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Manufacturing Manager Trainee

Midwest Manufacturing
Marshalltown, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/26/2026

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for learning all production, management, and supervision operations of their assigned Midwest Manufacturing production facility.

Primary Responsibilities:

Production

  • Ensure that all product is built in the most efficient way
  • Ensure that all orders are filled within an acceptable lead time.
  • Involved in setting and evaluating production quotas, both quantity and quality
  • Manage and lead team members in your area
  • Work with supervisors and managers in your area to accomplish goals
  • Come up with innovative ideas to improve current processes

Facility Maintenance and Utilization

  • Keep all production facilities in good repair, orderly, and clean
  • Use equipment to capacity to fill orders

Safety

  • Ensure all safety policies are enforced, all training is up to date, and all equipment is guarded and well maintained.
  • Keep all safety training and maintenance documented
  • Keep open communication with all Team Members regarding safety issues

Attain the highest profit dollars possible

Balance inventory and reduce stock to ensure maximum turn and in-stock position.

Position Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a manufacturing, engineering, or management related field preferred or equivalent management experience
  • Willing and able to relocate to other plant locations for promotions
  • Working knowledge of modern sales and management methods and techniques
  • Able to write and speak clearly and accurately
  • Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships
  • Able to tactfully deal with guests and team members
  • Strong knowledge of construction industry
  • Analytical and Interpersonal skills.
  • Leadership Abilities
  • Self-motivated and Goal oriented
  • Innovative
  • Organizational skills
  • Ability to multitask
  • Articulate
  • Develop action plans
  • Decision making qualities

Benefits:

Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Vacation & Paid Time Off

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