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Accelerated Leadership Development Program – Manufacturing Leadership
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Accelerated Leadership Development Program – Manufacturing Leadership | Schaeffler
The Tone:
This is an early career leadership development program at Schaeffler, based initially in Fort Mill, SC, with rotations across North America and potentially internationally. Schaeffler is a global technology company recognized for its entrepreneurial spirit, partnering with major automobile, aerospace, and industrial manufacturers. This two-year program is designed to cultivate future manufacturing leaders, providing cross-departmental exposure and a guaranteed permanent Production Leader position upon completion.
The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Fort Mill, SC
• Mission: To develop candidates into manufacturing leaders prepared for Production Leader positions within Schaeffler.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office
What You’ll Actually Do
• Partner with an experienced professional engineering manager mentor to develop best practices and evolve into a leader.
• Gain knowledge alongside experts in areas such as production management, quality, continuous improvement, logistics, and plant management.
• Receive training based on the 70:20:10 model, which emphasizes a mixture of hands-on experience, mentoring, and formal instruction.
• Utilize leadership training and tools to develop comprehensive leadership skills.
• Complete all required rotation development milestones to prepare for a guaranteed Production Leader position.
The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant Engineering or Engineering Technology field. This is an early career development program.
• Experience: At least two rotations of relevant co-ops or internships.
• Skills: Thorough understanding of engineering principles, excellent organization and communication skills, strong Microsoft Office skills, and willingness to relocate every 6 months (company housing provided).
• Bonus: Experience in a manufacturing environment or leadership exposure preferred. External applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment VISA or other sponsorship.
