Operations Development Specialist

Donaldson•Baldwin, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Development Specialist (ODS) is a recent-graduate role in Donaldson’s three-year U.S. Operations Development Program, intended for people pursuing long-term careers in manufacturing operations management, engineering, or supply chain. The program develops participants’ skills and career goals through rotational assignments and leadership development. During years one and two, the ODS completes hands-on assignments in manufacturing engineering, quality, or supply chain at two different U.S. manufacturing or distribution plant locations. Participants lead projects to improve plant safety, quality, delivery, and cost while learning lean manufacturing principles. In year three, the ODS takes on a leadership role at a third U.S. manufacturing plant, supervising employees in an operations area such as engineering, quality, production, or supply chain. Relocation assistance is available for each rotation, dependent on mileage and location. At the end of the program, Donaldson works with each participant to identify a role aligned with their skills and aspirations. Graduates gain a professional network and business foundation, with a potential path to leadership positions at Donaldson’s U.S. manufacturing plants.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, operations management, engineering (mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing), business, or a related field.
Minimum 3.0 GPA upon graduation.
Willingness to rotate to a new U.S. location each year and remain geographically mobile for at least three years.
Must be a U.S. person: U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, political asylee, or refugee, because the position requires use of information subject to export controls.
Currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future immigration sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Prior internship, co-op, or practical experience.
Demonstrated leadership experience.
Strong interest in working in a manufacturing facility.
Excellent communication skills and ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

Complete hands-on assignments in manufacturing engineering, quality, or supply chain during the first two years of the program.
Lead projects intended to improve plant safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
Learn and apply lean manufacturing principles.
Rotate among three U.S. manufacturing or distribution plant locations over three years.
In the third year, supervise employees in an operations area such as engineering, quality, production, or supply chain.