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, Manufacturing.

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

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is seeking a Plastics Manager Trainee to join a rotational leadership development program in Alachua, FL. This hands-on role delivers exposure to plant operations across safety, quality, production, inventory control, and leadership. You will be mentored by experienced plant managers and participate in continuous improvement initiatives that prepare you to step into a frontline management role in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.

• Participate in a structured rotational training program across production, safety, logistics, and quality control
• Monitor daily manufacturing operations to support compliance with production targets and safety standards
• Analyze plant performance data and support continuous improvement projects
• Shadow supervisors and managers to learn team leadership, problem solving, and conflict resolution
• Support development and documentation of standard operating procedures and process improvements
• Assist with inventory control, scheduling, resource allocation, and downtime tracking
• Participate in training on Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methods
• Coordinate follow-up on maintenance issues and equipment performance monitoring
• Attend team meetings, audits, and performance reviews to support plant initiatives

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Qualifications & Key Skills

• Strong interest in leadership and operations management within plastics or industrial manufacturing
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Willingness to work rotating shifts to gain exposure across a 24/7 production schedule
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with ERP systems is a plus
• Self-motivated with a demonstrated desire to learn and grow into a leadership role
• Ability to travel up to 10–15% during training and development
• Experience with ISO 9000 systems, Lean, Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt) is a plus
• Prior exposure to injection molding, blow molding, or extrusion is advantageous

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Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Manufacturing Technology, or related field — or equivalent experience
• 1–3 years of relevant manufacturing or industrial experience preferred (including internships or co-ops)

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Physical & Work Environment

• Work performed in standard office and plant environments; may include site visits with exposure to manufacturing noise and machinery
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, reach, lift up to 25 pounds
• Specific vision abilities: close and distance vision, ability to adjust focus
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background checks (financial and motor vehicle)

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Compensation

• Base salary range: $65,000 – $75,000 per year (posted)
• This role emphasizes mentorship, rotational exposure, and development toward a plant leadership position

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Why Apply

This is a structured pathway into plant leadership within the plastics manufacturing industry. You’ll receive hands-on training, mentorship from experienced managers, and exposure to continuous improvement tools that accelerate leadership readiness.

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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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