Manu Mgmt Trainee D (PLT)

National Gypsum Company•Grandview, TX

15d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Management Development Program (MMDP) – EHS & Maintenance Scheduling role is a developmental leadership position designed to build future manufacturing leaders while providing direct operational support to the plant. This role has primary responsibility for coordinating Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) activities and managing maintenance scheduling to support safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. The MMDP will work cross‑functionally with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and EHS to ensure compliance with safety and environmental requirements, effective preventive maintenance execution, and continuous improvement in plant reliability and safety culture.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Safety, Operations Management, or a related field (or 5 years equivalent experience for internal candidates).
Strong interest in manufacturing leadership, safety, and maintenance reliability.
Working knowledge of EHS principles and maintenance concepts, or demonstrated ability to learn quickly.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word); experience with CMMS systems preferred.
Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
Ability to work in an industrial manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Internship or co‑op experience in manufacturing, maintenance, or EHS.
Familiarity with OSHA regulations, safety management systems, or preventive maintenance programs.
Experience coordinating schedules or projects across multiple departments.

Responsibilities

Support implementation and sustainment of all plant EHS programs in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements (OSHA, EPA, and local regulations).
Assist with safety training, onboarding, and refresher programs for employees and contractors.
Participate in incident investigations, near‑miss reporting, root cause analysis, and corrective action tracking.
Coordinate and track safety audits, inspections, and regulatory documentation.
Promote a strong safety culture by reinforcing safe behaviors, hazard recognition, and employee engagement in EHS initiatives.
Support environmental compliance activities including waste management, spill prevention, and required reporting.
Own the maintenance scheduling process, including preventive maintenance (PM), predictive maintenance, and planned corrective work.
Coordinate maintenance schedules with Operations to minimize downtime and support production goals.
Maintain and update maintenance schedules within the CMMS, ensuring accuracy, prioritization, and completion tracking.
Monitor PM compliance and work order backlog; escalate risks related to equipment reliability or safety.
Support maintenance planning activities, including parts availability, labor coordination, and outage planning.
Assist with tracking maintenance KPIs such as PM compliance, downtime, and work order completion.
Gain working knowledge of plant equipment, processes, and production workflows.
Lead or support continuous improvement projects related to safety, reliability, and operational efficiency.
Participate in shift meetings, safety talks, and cross‑functional planning discussions.
Develop leadership, communication, and decision‑making skills through hands‑on plant involvement and mentorship.