Operations Development Program
INNOVATE WITHOUT BOUNDARIES! At Milwaukee Tool we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the bookends of our success. Our employees work with a passion to never settle and always improve, enabling us to push the status quo and change the lives of our users.
Forge Your Operations Career Path
Our belief is in order to be a successful leader in operations, an understanding of the inner workings and connectedness of not only manufacturing but also supply chain, quality and procurement are crucial. All four of these areas are pivotal in ensuring products flow through operation processes to end users in a repeatable, transparent, and efficient manner. The Operations Development Program prepares future leaders in operations at Milwaukee Tool for all that and more through a two year rotational program.
Behind our doors you’ll be empowered every day to own it, drive it, and do what it takes to design and develop the biggest breakthroughs in the industry. Meanwhile, you’ll have the support and resources of the fastest-growing brand in the construction industry to make it happen.
The Four Pillars of the Operations Development Program
The TOOLS you’ll need to have:
Manufacturing
- Lead Kaizen events for improved process performance (changeover times, cycle times, etc.)
- Development and enhancement of standardized work processes and procedures – for new technology implantation and existing
- Long- and short-term capacity planning
Supply Chain
- New Product Launch Management
- Special Execution Management
- Production Transition Management
Quality
- Test method development and design verification of next generation technology
- Process capability study and optimization of processes
- Measurement systems analysis and optimization on latest measurement technology
Procurement
- Product introductions, cost reductions, and redesign projects
- Participate in supplier negotiations, RFP/RFQ’s, cost analysis, and contracting
What TOOLS you’ll bring with you:
- Pursuing Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Engineering programs
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Demonstrated leadership experiences in student organizations, athletics, or academic activities
- Ability and interest to relocate domestically, during two-year program, required. Interest in international relocation strongly preferred
We provide these great perks and benefits:
- Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans
- Generous 401 (K) savings plan
- Education assistance
- Graduation bonus eligible
- Dedicated support team
- Housing/ relocation support
- Mentor program
- On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service
- And many more, check out our benefits site HERE
