Operations Management Trainee

Webco Industries•Oil City, PA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Webco Industries Inc. and be part of a structured, hands-on development program designed to build the next generation of operations leaders. The Webco Operations Manager Trainee Program is a two-year, rotational, learning experience that provides broad exposure across Webco’s manufacturing and business operations. Participants will complete four structured rotations over two years, gaining firsthand experience in the core functions that drive operational excellence. Rotations may include: Safety and Environmental Management, Manufacturing & Production Operations, Supply Chain & Production Planning Management, Quality, New Product Development, or Commercial / Customer Support. Each rotation concludes with a formal presentation to site and divisional leadership, reinforcing accountability, communication skills, and business acumen. The program is designed to develop a deep understanding of Webco’s end-to-end operations, build leadership capability, decision-making skills, and operational judgment, and prepare high-potential individuals for future supervisory and management roles. Throughout the program, trainees are treated as future leaders, not observers. In addition to rotational assignments, participants will receive individual mentoring from experienced operations and engineering leaders, hands-on exposure to manufacturing processes, equipment, and production systems, cross-functional experience to broaden understanding of the full business, leadership development through project ownership and presentations, training in problem-solving and continuous improvement programs, and opportunities to build strong professional networks across the organization. By the end of the program, participants will have a comprehensive understanding of Webco’s operations, a strong foundation in leadership and business fundamentals, and a clear view of potential career paths within the organization.

Requirements

Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills
Willingness to work on the shop floor and in an industrial manufacturing environment
Collaboration – Ability to work effectively with diverse teams to achieve shared goals
Adaptability – Comfortable adjusting to changing priorities and environments
Drive & Initiative – Demonstrates ownership, accountability, and follow-through
Business Acumen – Understands how operational decisions impact the business
Application of Knowledge – Applies learning to real-world operational challenges
Leadership Potential – Ability to influence, guide, and motivate others

Nice To Haves

Internship or early career experience in manufacturing or operations, preferred
Exposure to Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement concepts, preferred
Experience working on cross-functional teams, highly desired

Responsibilities

Support daily manufacturing operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, throughput, and waste reduction
Assist with standard work development, process optimization, and performance tracking
Lead or support cross-functional teams on assigned projects
Communicate operational issues, risks, and improvement opportunities effectively
Influence and support change management initiatives on the shop floor
Act as a developing leader for hourly and salaried team members
Conduct operational evaluations, and root-cause investigations
Data-driven decision making using, KPI’s, dashboards, and root-cause analysis
Identify causes of process, equipment, or quality issues and recommend corrective actions
Support implementation and sustainment of solutions
Take ownership of personal development for the benefit of both self and the organization
Actively seek feedback, coaching, and learning opportunities
Build a strong understanding of Webco’s products, processes, and customers