Manufacturing Management Trainee

We are a growing company, currently seeking dedicated, adaptable individuals to join Grimco. Grimco is a national wholesale sign supply manufacturer and distributor that has been around for over 145 years with 50+ locations in the United States, 8 in Canada, and recent expansion into the United Kingdom. We are looking for a fast-paced, energetic, detailed-oriented individual to join our team. The Manufacturing Managment Trainee will be responsible for designing, optimizing, and improving manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and productivity. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify areas for improvement, implement process changes, and monitor performance. Your expertise will contribute to enhancing product quality, reducing costs, and streamlining operations.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Analyze existing manufacturing processes to identify areas for improvement and optimization.
• Design and develop new processes or modify existing ones to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, quality, and management, to implement process changes.
• Conduct process experiments, collect and analyze data, and identify root causes of issues or bottlenecks.
• Develop and implement process control methods to ensure consistent and reliable manufacturing.
• Perform risk assessments and develop strategies to mitigate potential hazards or quality concerns.
• Optimize process parameters, equipment utilization, and plant/facility workflow to maximize productivity.
• Identify and evaluate new technologies, equipment, and materials to improve process capabilities.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, including standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Train and provide guidance to production teams on new processes and improvements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Management, process engineering, application engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, electrical engineering or a related field.
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes, process optimization, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect and interpret data.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, & Other Characteristics

• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes, process optimization, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks/projects effectively.
• Ability to demonstrate a strong sense of analytical reasoning and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to read and understand schematics and data.
• Create new ideas in order to improve manufacturing processes.
• Possess strong mathematical competency.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Exhibit strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Employee is eligible to sign up for insurance policies (Health, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Life, Voluntary Life & Accident, Critical Illness)
• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation Accrual (PTO Rollover)
• 401K with Profit Sharing
• Eligible for Employee Recognition Prizes
• Employee Referral Benefits
• Volunteer Time Off

About Grimco

Grimco is a national wholesale sign supply manufacturer and distributor with over 50 locations across North America. We focus on distributing quality products and providing excellent service to the sign industry. Our offering of sign supplies includes traffic signs, blanks, substrates, boards, digital print media, wrap films, sign vinyl, application tape, banner material and supplies, sign frames, banner stands, LEDs and electrical accessories, grand format solvent/UV/latex printers, inks, software and more.

Why Work at Grimco?

• We’re excited to be in business for over 145 years! We are a growing company that continues to evolve in our industry.
• We foster employee development that is focused on tailoring employees career paths based on their talents, strengths, and interests.
• We promote from within – our strong performers become our strong leaders.
• We have a fantastic team throughout North America and are proud of our reputation of being the most informed and educated supplier in the industry.
• Our executives and managers are extremely accessible and work on the front lines of our business!

What Separates the Good from the Great at Grimco?

Those who are successful at Grimco demonstrate determination, competitive drive, and an eagerness to learn all facets of our company. They must have a strong desire to provide exceptional customer experiences, constantly prepare for future leadership and they are hungry to make an immediate impact on a stable, growing company. This is what we seek in our distribution teams!

Interested in hearing more? Check out our website https://connect.grimco.com/careers to learn where we came from, where we are today and where we are going tomorrow.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Lean manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Akron, OH 44310 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person