Worthington Enterprises is hiring for our 2027 Operations Management Trainee cohort. This position is a developmental role that is designed to develop individuals into Production Supervisors and other various production-related management roles. This position may require relocation and moderate travel. The roles and responsibilities are under the direction of the Operations Manager and are assigned in alignment with the business unit succession planning initiatives with added exposure to multiple operational roles which may include production, sales, finance and supply chain management/scheduling.
The program runs 18-24 months. The first month training will take place in Columbus, OH. From there, you may be located in Chilton WI, Columbus OH, Jefferson OH, or West Warwick RI.
Responsibilities
- Use working knowledge of production process, machines and materials to train and evaluate production employees and determine opportunities to make improvements where appropriate
- Determines workforce requirements for department and assists with the hiring process for seasonal and full time employees.
- Perform entry level job duties on plant equipment in all departments
- Improve level of equipment performance and reliability
- Make recommendations of equipment/process improvements
- Direct & prioritize production personnel in an efficient & effective manner to meet production needs. Receives and communicates needs for each shift
- Initiate and drive projects handed down from management
- Determine need / estimated cost and arrange for procurement of parts, special tools and/or equipment
- Cross train throughout entire plant including production, maintenance, IP, scheduling, quality, EH&S
Desired Experience
- Support and promote Worthington Philosophy and culture
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing practices
- Strong leadership skills
- Must have good verbal and written communication skills
- Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Strong problem solving and/or troubleshooting skills
- Demonstrated ability in decision making, analytical thinking, time management and motivation
- Can plan and coordinate large projects
Worthington Enterprises is proud to foster an inclusive workplace where employees are empowered to innovate, grow, and contribute their unique strengths. Your talents may be a fit for this role or other opportunities across our organization—apply today to explore your potential. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the application and hiring process; if you need assistance using our careers website, please contact [email protected].
Worthington Enterprises is a designer and manufacturer of market-leading brands that improve everyday lives by elevating spaces and experiences. The company operates with two primary business segments: Building Performance Solutions and Trade & Specialty Solutions. Our deeply held Philosophy is rooted in the Golden Rule – we treat our customers, employees, investors and suppliers as we would like to be treated.
Skills Required
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing practices
- Strong leadership skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Decision-making, analytical thinking, time management, and motivation
- Ability to plan and coordinate large projects
- Ability to relocate as needed
- Ability to travel moderately
Worthington Enterprises Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Worthington Enterprises and has not been reviewed or approved by Worthington Enterprises.
-
Affordable Benefits — Employee healthcare contributions are described as below market, with some locations citing significantly lower employee costs than comparable employers. Day-one eligibility and preventive care covered in full further reduce out-of-pocket expenses.
-
Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision start on the first day, complemented by wellness programs, an employee assistance program, and onsite/mail-order pharmacy options. The breadth of coverage and immediate eligibility are consistently emphasized.
-
Retirement Support — A company 401(k) match and profit sharing are highlighted as core elements of the package. An employee stock purchase plan offers an additional long-term savings avenue.
Worthington Enterprises Insights
What We Do
Worthington Enterprises (NYSE: WOR) is a designer and manufacturer of market-leading brands that improve everyday life by elevating spaces and experiences. The Company operates with two primary business segments: Building Products and Consumer Products. The Building Products segment includes cooking, heating, cooling and water solutions, architectural and acoustical grid ceilings and metal framing and accessories. The Consumer Products segment provides solutions for the tools, outdoor living and celebrations categories. Product brands within the Worthington Enterprises portfolio include Balloon Time®, Bernzomatic®, Coleman® (propane cylinders), CoMet®, Garden Weasel®, General®, HALO™, Hawkeye™, Level5 Tools®, Mag Torch®, NEXI™, Pactool International®, PowerCore™, Ragasco®, Well-X-Trol® and XLite™, among others. The Company also serves the growing global hydrogen ecosystem via a joint venture focused on on-board fueling systems and gas containment solutions. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Worthington Enterprises and its joint ventures employ approximately 6,000 people throughout North America and Europe. Founded in 1955 as Worthington Industries, Worthington Enterprises follows a people-first Philosophy with earning money for its shareholders as its first corporate goal. Worthington Enterprises achieves this outcome by empowering its employees to innovate, thrive and grow with leading brands in attractive markets that improve everyday life. The Company engages deeply with local communities where it has operations through volunteer efforts and The Worthington Companies Foundation, participates actively in workforce development programs and reports annually on its corporate citizenship and sustainability efforts. For more information, visit worthingtonenterprises.com.
