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Operations Leadership Development Program (LDP) - Emerging Leader

ProAmpac
Neenah, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 7/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/29/2026
Description

Job Title : Operations/Sales Leadership Development Program - Emerging Leader

Job Title of Immediate Supervisor : Plant Manager or designee during each rotation

Business Unit / Sector : Transcontinental Packaging – All Sectors and Business Units

Rate of Pay : $72,000

Other benefits : relocation assistance, sign-on bonus, housing stipend to higher cost of living plant’s

Summary

The Operations Leadership Development Program – Emerging Leader supports the converting production departments in helping to lead and direct engineering and continuous improvement projects involving production teams and employees in all manufacturing plant departments; may plan and assign work, ensure quality production and maximum efficiencies, enforce policy and procedures, recommend and implement improvements in production methods, participate in team activities.

This position is a rotational role, receiving on-the-job training while working in multiple manufacturing plant locations.

Tasks & Responsibilities

Main tasks and responsibilities may include:

  • Utilize engineering, manufacturing, supply chain education and background
  • Facilitate daily goal setting to achieve safety, quality, and productivity metrics and goals in all areas; report on shift results.
  • Ensure effective and positive employee relations.
  • Provide coaching and counseling to production operators and crew members.
  • Drive continuous improvement activities and projects.
  • Assist in performing preventative maintenance of equipment.
  • Must be able to work in a team-oriented environment and have excellent communication/interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to safely operate various manufacturing equipment, follow specific directions, and perform duties as assigned.
  • Follow all company policies & procedures, reflect organizational core values and strive to maintain a clean and safe working environment at all times.
  • Possess basic mechanical abilities with problem solving/troubleshooting skills.
  • Audits quality, safety, food safety, and environmental housekeeping procedures.
  • Work overtime as needed, which may require extended shifts, weekends, and holidays
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Competencies

Education

  • 4 year college degree in engineering, business, or sales discipline required

Professional background

  • Previous experience or strong desire to work in manufacturing organization, preferred

Professional competencies

  • Knowledge of, and experience with, printing and converting industry and equipment; preferred
  • Demonstrated evidence of critical thinking, logic, patience, reasoning, empathy, continuous learning and development
  • Basic computer skills with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook; advanced skills preferred
  • Customer Focus - dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers
  • Respect and Teamwork - Relates well to people throughout the organization, builds appropriate rapport, and builds constructive and effective relationships.
  • Deals with issues directly and in a timely manner; doesn't allow problems to fester; regularly reviews performance and holds timely discussions.
  • Leading Others - Is good at establishing clear directions; sets stretch objectives; distributes the workload appropriately; lays out work in a well-planned and organized manner; maintains two-way dialogue with others on work and results; brings out the best in people; is a clear communicator.
  • Innovation & Problem Solving - Uses logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; looks beyond the obvious and does not stop at the first answers.
  • Performance – sets goals and works to achieve them; understand the metrics of success; motivates and encourages self and others to achieve greatness.

Soft Skills

  • Demonstrated effective communication skills (written and oral)
  • Excellent time management skills, ability to prioritize multiple tasks, and attention to detail
  • Ability to effectively build and lead teams

Qualifications

Education

Required

  • Bachelors or better in Mechanical Engineer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. Job Category: CO-OP & Interns Full-Time

Salary : $72,000

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