Operations Development Program

Hydrite • Cottage Grove, WI

7h • Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Management Rotational Program is a leadership-first development role for people building a career in Hydrite manufacturing operations. The program runs two to three years and includes two to three rotations lasting nine to twelve months each. It begins in a plant supervisory position, with responsibility from the first assignment for safety, team accountability, and daily execution in a production area. Participants learn manufacturing processes from the floor up.

Assignments are based on actual openings at Hydrite sites rather than a fixed curriculum. Plant managers and functional leads identify where a participant can add value and have capacity to provide development. The participant’s permanent operations role is agreed during the second rotation, and the final rotation serves as onboarding into that role.

The first rotation is as a Shift Supervisor. A subsequent assignment may be in process engineering, supply chain, maintenance, quality, continuous improvement, or EHS. The position reports to the Manufacturing Manager. Relocation is encouraged to broaden opportunities across Hydrite manufacturing sites, and travel of 10 to 25 percent is expected.

Requirements

• Willingness to relocate; the program is open to every Hydrite manufacturing site.
• Willingness to travel 10 to 25 percent.
• Sound judgment under pressure, willingness to be present on off shifts, and ability to uphold standards while maintaining credibility with a plant-floor team.
• Open to new graduates and current Hydrite employees moving into operations leadership.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor's degree in engineering, chemistry, supply chain, or a general business discipline.
• Prior leadership experience through an internship, co-op, military service, or a previous role is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own safety performance for the assigned area through daily floor presence and by ensuring issues are raised, investigated, and closed.
• Supervise a production or shift team, including staffing, coaching, performance conversations, and execution against the schedule.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of the site's manufacturing processes and the technical fluency needed to make sound operating decisions.
• Lead or contribute to engineering and continuous improvement projects alongside daily supervisory responsibilities.
• Complete a second assignment in process engineering, supply chain, maintenance, quality, continuous improvement, or EHS, taking ownership of a functional or cross-site problem.
• Present an annual report at the Operations Managers Meeting.
• Participate in campus recruiting alongside the Early Talent Program and represent Hydrite to prospective candidates.
• Work with Human Resources and the Operations VP on assignment progress, future interests, and open roles to plan permanent placement.

Benefits

• Up to 10% retirement contribution.
• $600 per year wellness incentive.
• Two weeks of starting paid time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, eligible on the first day of the month following hire.
• 401(k) and profit sharing.
• Life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Adoption assistance.
• Legal services insurance.
• Scholarship awards for children of employees.
• Summer picnic and community giving events.
• Free family wellness coaching, including a nutritionist and fitness coach.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level