Operations Development Trainee

Worthington Steel • Columbus, OH

4h • Onsite

About The Position

Launch your leadership career in manufacturing through our 18-month Operations
Management Trainee program. Based in Columbus, Ohio, this structured development
program is designed to prepare high-potential individuals for promotion into
Area Manager roles upon successful completion.

This opportunity is ideal for recent college graduates or professionals with at
least five years of operations experience who are motivated to grow into plant
leadership.

You will receive hands-on experience across production, maintenance, quality,
EH&S, scheduling, supply chain, sales, and finance. This cross-functional
exposure builds the operational expertise, business acumen, and leadership
capability required to manage plant performance and drive continuous
improvement.

Worthington Steel (NYSE:WS) is a metals processor that partners with customers
to deliver highly technical and customized solutions. Worthington Steel’s
expertise in carbon flat-roll steel processing, electrical steel laminations and
tailor welded solutions are driving steel toward a more sustainable future.

As one of the most trusted metals processors in North America, Worthington Steel
and its 4,600 employees harness the power of steel to advance our customers’
visions through value-added processing capabilities including galvanizing,
pickling, configured blanking, specialty cold reduction, lightweighting and
electrical lamination. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Worthington operates 32
facilities in seven states and six countries. Following a people-first
Philosophy, commitment to sustainability and proven business system, Worthington
Steel’s purpose is to generate positive returns by providing trusted and
innovative solutions for customers, creating opportunities for employees, and
strengthening its communities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or minimum five years of operations experience
• Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• This role requires geographic mobility. Upon successful completion of the 18-month program, participants will be expected to relocate to another facility based on business needs.
• Willingness and ability to relocate is a requirement for consideration and is essential for advancement into plant leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production activities to achieve safety, quality, and performance goals
• Supervise, coach, and develop frontline team members
• Identify and implement process and equipment improvements
• Drive continuous improvement and Lean initiatives
• Lead projects and coordinate resources to deliver results
• Support workforce planning and operational execution

What This Job Offers

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