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Operations Management Trainee

$55,000 - $60,000/Yr

Kamps Pallets - Grand Rapids, MI

posted 2 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Grand Rapids, MI
Wood Product Manufacturing

About the position

Kamps is seeking an Operations Management Trainee for a 6-18 month entry-level position designed to prepare individuals for management roles within the company. This role offers comprehensive training and hands-on experience in various aspects of operations management, focusing on practical skills and leadership development.

Responsibilities

  • Engage actively in a structured training program covering all facets of operations management.
  • Learn and understand company policies, procedures, and operational workflows.
  • Rotate through different departments within the organization such as dispatch, customer service, safety, etc.
  • Repair, sort and build pallets; operate various saws or other pieces of equipment.
  • Become certified and operate a forklift to service a department or to load/unload trucks.
  • Travel to multiple Kamps facilities for site specific training.
  • Attend and complete required training classes and read assigned training materials.
  • Collaborate with team members to contribute to ongoing projects and daily operations.
  • Identify areas for process improvement and efficiency gains.
  • Work with mentors and managers to implement improvements and streamline operations.
  • Foster positive relationships and effective communication within the organization.
  • Observe rules of conduct and safety at all times.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations Management, Logistics, or a related field preferred.
  • Must be willing to relocate to other Kamps locations.
  • Ability to adapt to new challenges and changing priorities.
  • Willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess and address operational challenges.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with team members.
  • Proactive attitude and a self-starter who can take the initiative to drive improvements.
  • Entry-level supervisory experience preferred.
  • Able to lift 50lbs+.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

Nice-to-haves

  • Bilingual Spanish
  • Entry-level supervisory experience preferred.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Life insurance
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