About Careertakes

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Position Overview

Confidential Client is hiring for a two-year Leadership Development Program (LDP) based in Albany, OR. The LDP is a rotational manufacturing and operations program designed to accelerate early-career talent into frontline and mid-level manufacturing leadership roles. Participants complete three rotations across manufacturing functions, gain mentorship from experienced leaders, lead projects, and develop technical, business, and leadership skills.

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Program Highlights

• Two-year, structured rotational program for early-career professionals and recent graduates
• Three manufacturing/operations rotations selected to meet business needs and development goals
• Hands-on experience with production supervision, engineering, process control, and planning
• Formal mentorship, coaching, and structured performance feedback
• Opportunities to lead continuous-improvement projects and present recommendations to division leadership
• Cross-division collaboration to learn best practices across manufacturing operations

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Sample Rotations

• Production Supervision
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Production & Development Engineering
• Process Control Engineering
• Production Planning & Operations Control

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What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Operations Management, Manufacturing Management, or a related field
• Recent graduates and early-career professionals encouraged to apply
• Internship, co‑op, military, leadership, or manufacturing experience preferred
• Strong interest in manufacturing operations and leadership
• Demonstrated leadership potential and problem‑solving ability
• Strong communication and analytical skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, hands‑on manufacturing environment
• Geographic flexibility with willingness to travel between Confidential Client locations

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Career Growth & Advancement

Successful LDP participants will complete the program with broad exposure to manufacturing operations, continuous improvement methodologies, business performance metrics, and team leadership. The program is designed to accelerate development and position graduates for leadership roles with increasing responsibility for people, processes, and results across Confidential Client’s manufacturing organization.

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Employment Details

• Employment type: Full time; may include contractor assignments as business needs require
• Location: Albany, OR
• Target cohort start: January
• This role is best suited for recent college graduates or early‑career professionals seeking a rapid path to manufacturing leadership

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About the Employer

Confidential Client is an industry-leading manufacturer supplying commercial aerospace, military, and industrial markets with engineered components and sub‑assemblies. The organization provides integrated solutions from concept to finished product and offers broad opportunities for development across divisions.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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