Leader in Training

Overview

Who We Are: Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle and building products industries. We combine our strategic manufacturing capabilities with the power of our winning team culture to deliver unrivaled customer service, award-winning innovation and premium products to all of our customers.

Why We Are Different: At Lippert, Everyone Matters. This is not just a tagline or empty promise; it is who we are. We have intentionally created a culture that values and celebrates our team members’ unique and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We strive to give our team members a deeper sense of purpose at work, and we continue to build a better work environment by aligning our cultural and business strategies with the needs of our team members.

Summary/Objective

The Leader in Training Program allows Lippert Leadership to develop the skills of future leaders in all areas of the manufacturing environment. The Leader Trainee will gain exposure to the tools, thought processes, and support systems required to design and implement new strategies within Lippert.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Master learning modules that build a foundation for leadership within Lippert, including: Accounting, Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Innovation, Inventory Control, Leadership & Culture, Lean Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality, and more.
• Complete online eLearning and in-person courses to supplement day-to-day learnings and interactions.
• Establish short-term and long-term program goals and expectations.
• Develop relationships with various team members and leaders.
• Innovation/Continuous improvement, Quality, Leadership and Culture, and Customer Service mindset.
• Learn internal systems such as Microsoft D365, Tabware, Enovia, etc.
• Be passionate about winning and eager/hungry to learn more.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Three to five years in a manufacturing environment, or technical or bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas is preferred: Engineering: Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial; Manufacturing: Business Administration, Global Business Strategy, Leadership and Supervision, LEAN Manufacturing; Supply Chain: Purchasing Supply Chain Logistics, Operations, Industrial Engineering, or related field of study.

Essential Functions

• Master learning modules that build a foundation for leadership within Lippert, including: Accounting, Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Innovation, Inventory Control, Leadership & Culture, Lean Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality, and more.
• Complete online eLearning and in-person courses to supplement day-to-day learnings and interactions.
• Establish short-term and long-term program goals and expectations.
• Develop relationships with various team members and leaders.
• Innovation/Continuous improvement, Quality, Leadership and Culture, and Customer Service mindset.
• Learn internal systems such as Microsoft D365, Tabware, Enovia, etc.
• Be passionate about winning and eager/hungry to learn more.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to talk and hear.
• Very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day.
• Might have to lift and/or move items over 50 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours Of Work

This is a full-time position, and the expected work hours are decided by the hiring manager. Travel Local travel is required for this position. If this is for a non-Indiana location, the candidate will possibly relocate to Indiana for the period of the LIT training program.

Pay Group

AAP/EEO Statement: Lippert provides equal employment opportunity to all team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, citizen status, protected veteran status, military service, marital status or any other legally protected category as established by federal, state, or local law. This policy governs all employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, compensation, training, promotion, discipline, transfer, leave-of-absence, access to benefits, layoff, recall, termination and other personnel matters. All employment and personnel-related decisions are based solely upon legitimate, job-related factors, such as skill, ability, past performance, and length of service with Lippert. Lippert’s strong commitment to equal employment opportunity requires a commitment by each individual team member. Compliance with the letter and spirit of this policy is required of all team members. Violations of this policy should be immediately reported to your leader or to any member of leadership. Team members who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.