Operations Specialist - Leadership Development Program

Excelitas Technologies • Boulder, CO

23h • $60,000 - $80,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Excelitas is seeking top new-graduate talent to join our Operations Leadership Development Program. This two-year rotational program is designed to invest in emerging talent and grow the next generation of operations and supply chain professionals within our manufacturing teams. Over two 12-month rotations across our manufacturing sites, you will take on meaningful ownership of high-impact assignments while building broad, cross-functional experience — supported by a structured development curriculum, dedicated mentorship, and direct exposure to senior leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering, or Supply Chain Management, completed within ~12 months of the program start date.
• Willingness and ability to relocate between manufacturing sites over the two-year program.
• Demonstrated leadership through academics, internships, work experience, or extracurricular involvement.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Internship or co-op experience in manufacturing, operations, or supply chain is preferred.
• Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies is preferred.
• Experience working in an ISO9001, 14001, 13485 certified, and/or FDA QSR compliant environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver measurable results on operations and supply chain assignments tied to real business objectives.
• Analyze operational data to identify improvement opportunities and drive data-informed decisions.
• Partner cross-functionally with engineering, quality, planning, procurement, and site leadership.
• Apply continuous improvement principles through the Excelitas Operating System to reduce cost, cycle time, and waste.
• Present rotation outcomes and recommendations to the steering committee, site leaders, and executives.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K
• Self-Managed Vacation
• Holiday Pay
• PAID Maternity/Paternity leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Long-term and Short-term disability

What This Job Offers

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