Management Trainee
Job Summary
As a Management Trainee, you will build hands-on skills across departments, help design simple process improvements, and support day-to-day operations in a practical manufacturing environment. Your role involves supporting production activities, participating in process improvement projects, and maintaining quality and safety standards. This is an ideal opportunity for a final-year student or recent graduate eager to start a career in manufacturing.
Responsibilities
- Assist daily production activities and coordinate with operators
- Run small pilot projects to simplify workflows and reduce waste
- Support routine quality checks and safety procedures
Required Skills
- Diploma or degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
Job Details
Responsibilities:
Operations Support:
- Assist daily production activities and coordinate with operators to keep lines running smoothly.
- Record production metrics and report variances to supervisors for timely action.
Process Improvement:
- Run small pilot projects to simplify workflows and reduce waste, documenting results clearly.
- Collaborate with engineers and supervisors to test changes and help standardise effective practices.
Quality & Safety:
- Support routine quality checks to ensure products meet set standards before dispatch.
- Follow safety procedures and promote safe work habits on the shop floor.
Requirements:
Qualifications & Experience:
- Final year student with a diploma or degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or related field.
- 0 years practical experience; willingness to learn on the job and rotate across departments.
Hard Skills & Knowledge:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft PowerPoint.
- Basic understanding of production workflows or strong willingness to be trained on shop floor systems.
Soft Skills & Qualities:
- Strong communication and teamwork, able to work respectfully with operators and supervisors.
- Adaptability, time management, critical thinking, problem solving, and the ability to work independently when required.