Management Trainee

About the role

Learn the basics of empirical’s business processes and procedures to be offered the opportunity of being part of the leadership team within 9-24 months. This position will be immersed in core business processes through participating in roles designed to expose them to strategic learning opportunities that are relevant to long-term roles within the company.

Responsibilities

• Excell in operations processes, safety, quality, customer delivery, problem solving, and effective communication.
• Work with various groups and assignments, gradually increasing their responsibility within the organization, to ensure technical and social skills are advancing toward long-term leadership roles within the company.
• Become immersed in learning key manufacturing processes and programs.
• Become proficient in front-line and management operation roles to understand equipment, processes, people, and pace.
• Engage in activities designed to develop and prepare individuals to act as relief supervisors, support preventative maintenance programs, and participate in start-up teams.
• Assist in trouble shooting activities.
• Become proficient in quality assurance roles.
• Aid Quality Assurance in the development of new products, processes, quality specifications, monitoring of raw materials, and continuous improvement activities.
• Establish and communicate new procedures.
• Participate with company Leadership to understand how to sustain and enhance production or distribution capacity to support sales volume requirements.
• Participate in technology development, start up, testing, and operation.
• Support improvement in safety and regulatory program effectiveness.
• Develop, improve, and present technical information to educate and improve the effectiveness of employees and best practices.
• Upon becoming technically proficient, begin educating and coaching others.
• Perform special projects and other responsibilities as needed.
• Positively influence a culture of technical development and appreciation of critical thinking skills.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in the use of computers.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is preferred.
• Demonstrated Competencies: Effective communication, leadership, and presentation skills.
• Analytical skills for data monitoring and results analysis.
• Demonstrate outstanding learning capabilities.
• Ability to deliver results on challenging assignments.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams.
• Work with a sense of urgency in a fast-paced organization and handle multiple projects to meet deadlines.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities.
• Self-motivated, proactive individual who will constantly seek opportunities for improvement.
• Inclusive, responsible, professional, and problem solver.
• Ability to quickly become proficient in software relevant to job focus.
• General affinity and comfort level to work in an industrial food production environment.
• Must have regular and punctual attendance.

Skills

• Strong proficiency in the use of computers.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is preferred.
• Demonstrated Competencies: Effective communication, leadership, and presentation skills.
• Analytical skills for data monitoring and results analysis.
• Demonstrate outstanding learning capabilities.
• Ability to deliver results on challenging assignments.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams.
• Work with a sense of urgency in a fast-paced organization and handle multiple projects to meet deadlines.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities.
• Self-motivated, proactive individual who will constantly seek opportunities for improvement.
• Inclusive, responsible, professional, and problem solver.
• Ability to quickly become proficient in software relevant to job focus.
• General affinity and comfort level to work in an industrial food production environment.

Department

Operations