Operations Development Specialist

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The Operations Development Specialist is an integral role designed for the recent graduate interested in pursuing a long-term career in manufacturing operations management engineering or supply chain. Operations Development Specialists are part of Donaldsons signature Operations Development Program: a three-year U.S. rotational leadership development program which builds on the skills and career goals of each participant accelerating careers in manufacturing operations and/or supply chain.

In years one and two of the Operations Development Specialist role the ODS will dive into hands-on assignments in manufacturing engineering quality or supply chain. Operations Development Specialists spearhead projects aimed at enhancing key plant metrics such as safety quality delivery and cost all while grasping lean manufacturing principles. The ODS will be located in two separate Donaldson U.S. manufacturing or distribution plant locations in years one and two respectively.

In year three the Operations Development Specialist steps into a leadership role supervising employees and honing leadership skills within a chosen operations area at a third U.S. manufacturing plant location. This could involve overseeing engineering quality production or supply chain.

Relocation package extended for each rotation dependent on miles and location.

Graduates of this three-year program are equipped with a strong professional network and business foundation for future success and potential path to leadership positions at one of Donaldsons U.S. manufacturing plants. At the end of the three rotations Donaldson collaborates with each ODS to find a role that aligns with skills and aspirations ensuring optimal opportunities for career growth.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in operations management engineering (mechanical industrial manufacturing) supply chain management business or a related field
• 3.0 GPA upon graduation
• Must be willing to rotate every year to a new U.S. location and be geographically mobile for a minimum of three years
• Must be U.S. persons (U.S. Citizen U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. Green Card Holder) Political Asylee or Refugee) as this position requires use of information which is subject to export controls

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior internship co-op or practical experience
• Demonstrated leadership experience
• Strong interest in working in a manufacturing facility

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization

Relocation: This position is eligible for relocation assistance.

Annual Salary Rate $ salaries will vary based on several factors including but not limited to applicable work experience training education performance.

Employee benefits are part of the competitive total rewards package that Donaldson Company Inc. provides to you. Our comprehensive benefits program includes health benefits retirement plan (401k) paid time away paid leaves (including paid parental leave) and more.

Immigration Sponsorship Not Available:

• Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g. H-1B J-1 F-1 CPT OPT etc.).
• Donaldson will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
• International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the U.S. will not be considered.

Keywords: rotational operations leadership manufacturing

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Employment opportunities for positions in the United States may require use of information which is subject to the export control regulations of the United States. Hiring decisions for such positions are required by law to be made in compliance with these regulations. Applicants for employment opportunities in other countries must be able to meet the comparable export control requirements of that country and of the United States.

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