About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Program overview

Confidential Client is hiring participants for an Operations Leadership Development Program (OLDP) cohort based in Nashua, NH. This rotational program accelerates early-career development through challenging one-year rotations across operations functions, formal leadership training, mentorship, and tuition assistance for a graduate degree.

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What you’ll experience

• Three one-year rotations across manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, and other operations functions.
• Structured mentorship and access to leadership development conferences with senior leaders.
• Tuition assistance to complete a part-time graduate degree (e.g., MBA or relevant master’s).
• Hands-on assignments that may include roles such as Process Engineer, Industrial Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Procurement Analyst, Supply Chain Planner, Subcontract Administrator, Strategic Sourcing Lead, Operations Program Specialist, or Value Stream Specialist.
• Significant exposure to cross-functional teams and opportunities for career placement after program completion.

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Work location & mobility

• Primary workplace: Nashua, NH (on-site required).
• The program encourages annual relocation between major manufacturing sites (examples cited by Confidential Client include Nashua, NH; Austin, TX; Cedar Rapids, IA; Fort Wayne, IN; Endicott, NY) to broaden experience. Candidates should be willing and able to relocate as required by the program.

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Basic qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (required for OLDP I) by June 2027. OLDP II candidates typically have a master’s degree by June 2027 or 2+ years of relevant work experience with a bachelor’s degree.
• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork in academic, extracurricular, work, or military contexts.
• Strong communication skills and evidence of active participation in extracurricular activities.
• Motivation and capacity for hard work in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance (as required by specific assignments).

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Preferred fields of study

• Supply Chain Management
• Engineering (Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical, etc.)
• Data Science / Analytics
• Business Administration

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Employment type & compensation

• Employment type (as listed by the source): CONTRACTOR, PART_TIME. (Program details may vary—confirm employment terms at application.)
• Estimated compensation shown on the source posting: $150,596 per year (estimated). Confirm actual pay and benefits with Confidential Client during the hiring process.

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Benefits & other information

• Benefits for regular employees working 20+ hours/week may include medical, dental, vision, health savings accounts, 401(k) plan, disability and life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental/military/bereavement leave, and other programs. Specific benefits may vary by position, union coverage, or temporary/contract status.
• Temporary employees may have limited benefit eligibility; details depend on hours and classification.
• Position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days and remain open until filled or a qualified candidate pool is identified.

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Who should apply

This program is ideal for early-career candidates motivated to develop into operations and manufacturing leaders, willing to relocate for rotational assignments, and interested in a structured leadership development path with mentoring and tuition support.

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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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