Manufacturing Management Trainee – Military Veterans

Job Description

Manufacturing Management Trainee | Quikrete

The Tone:
This is a role at Quikrete, located in an unspecified location with required relocation after training. The QUIKRETE® Companies, LLC is a leading manufacturer of packaged cement and concrete products. This role is an excellent opportunity for military veterans looking to build a long-term career in manufacturing leadership by developing future plant leadership through hands-on experience in plant operations, personnel management, and business processes.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Location: In-person, location not specified (relocation required after training)

• Mission: To develop future plant leadership by providing hands-on experience in plant operations, personnel management, and business processes.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Operation: Learn and demonstrate the operation and function of all plant equipment within the manufacturing process.
• Support: Perform and understand all plant and administrative roles (excluding commercial driving positions).
• Staffing: Provide operational support by filling in for short-term staffing needs as required.
• Reporting: Prepare, analyze, and interpret operational reports.
• Improvement: Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and special projects as assigned.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent technical degree.
• Experience: Proven ability to perform effectively under tight deadlines and strict quality standards.
• Skills: Strong communication skills, including verbal, written, and presentation abilities; demonstrated leadership capability; strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Bonus: Prior manufacturing experience; willingness and ability to relocate upon successful completion of the training program (typically 18-24 months).