Operations Leadership Development Program – Class of 2027

Marmon Group • Birmingham, AL

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About The Position

Cerro Wire LLC is hiring participants for the Operations Leadership Development Program, a two-year rotational program planned to begin in June 2027. The program, titled Accelerated Manufacturing & Production Excellence Development (AMPED), prepares future operations plant leaders through three eight-month rotations across key manufacturing sites. Core locations are in Hartselle, Alabama, with Indiana and Utah sites potentially included. Participants may also work with three other Marmon Electrical platforms: Marmon Utility, Marmon Aerospace & Defense, and Marmon Industrial Energy & Infrastructure.

Participants receive structured technical and leadership training, certifications, mentorship, and project-based experience. Rotations cover production operations, maintenance, supply chain, and quality. Program highlights include a cross-functional continuous-improvement capstone project with measurable business impact, mentorship from a senior operations leader, and training in early-career readiness, situational leadership, conflict resolution, safety, and lean management. Graduates are placed in key operations roles, with Production Supervisor as the target placement or an equivalent-level role such as Process Engineer, Planner, or Quality Control Analyst, depending on availability. The program is intended to strengthen the long-term pipeline for plant-management succession.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Operations Management, Industrial Technology, Supply Chain, Process Engineering, or a related field, with graduation by May 2027.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Demonstrated leadership through internships, sports, co-ops, or campus involvement.
• Demonstrated learning agility.
• Willingness to relocate for rotations and post-program placement.
• Ability to commute within the defined working state.
• Ability to travel 10–15%.
• Willingness to work first, second, or third shifts.

Nice To Haves

• Internship or co-op experience in a manufacturing or operations environment.
• Exposure to lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or ERP systems.
• GPA of 3.5 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Participate in structured rotations across manufacturing operations.
• Analyze and improve production processes using lean and Six Sigma tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve business challenges.
• Lead initiatives involving people, safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Complete a continuous-improvement capstone project with measurable return on investment.

What This Job Offers

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