Leader in Training

Overview

Who We Are

Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle and building products industries. We combine our strategic manufacturing capabilities with the power of our winning team culture to deliver unrivaled customer service, award-winning innovation and premium products to all of our customers.

Why We Are Different

At Lippert, Everyone Matters. This is not just a tagline or empty promise; it is who we are. We have intentionally created a culture that values and celebrates our team members' unique and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We strive to give our team members a deeper sense of purpose at work, and we continue to build a better work environment by aligning our cultural and business strategies with the needs of our team members.

What You Will Get

• A unique, inclusive and supportive company culture
• Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, vacation, and more
• Fair and competitive compensation
• Career development and mentoring and opportunities to grow
• Holiday, personal and vacation days

About the Program

The Leader in Training Program allows Lippert Leadership to develop the skills of future leaders in all areas of the manufacturing environment. The Leader Trainee will gain exposure to the tools, thought processes, and support systems required to design and implement new strategies within Lippert. Curriculum utilized during the program will provide a roadmap that introduces each Leader Trainee to the infrastructure that Lippert strives for and has been built upon.

Essential Functions

• Master learning modules that build a foundation for leadership within Lippert, including: Accounting, Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Innovation, Inventory Control, Leadership & Culture, Lean, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Quality
• Complete online eLearning and in-person courses to supplement day-to-day learnings and interactions
• Establish short-term and long-term program goals and expectations
• Develop relationships with various team members and leaders
• Demonstrate Innovation/Continuous improvement, Quality, Leadership and Culture, and Customer Service mindset
• Learn internal systems such as Microsoft D365, Tabware, Enovia, etc.
• Be passionate about winning and eager/hungry to learn more
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Preferred:

• Three to five years in a manufacturing environment, OR
• Technical or bachelor's degree in one of the following areas:
• Engineering: Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial
• Manufacturing: Business Administration, Global Business Strategy, Leadership and Supervision, LEAN Manufacturing
• Supply Chain: Purchasing Supply Chain Logistics, Operations, Industrial Engineering, or related field of study

Required:

• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Competencies

• Technical Capacity
• Ethical Conduct
• Communication Proficiency
• Results Driven
• Initiative

Working Conditions

• Primarily on the floor/in the work, could be exposed to elements (heat, snow, etc.)
• May sit or stand for several hours at a time
• Repetitive use of hands to operate machinery
• 1st shift, 2nd shift, and off-shift opportunities available

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The Team Member may have to lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Details

Position Type: Full-time

Expected Hours of Work: Decided by the hiring manager

Supervisory Responsibility: This role does not have any supervisory responsibility upon hiring. The ultimate goal is to lead team(s) and/or process(es).

Travel: Local travel is required for this position. If this is for a non-Indiana location, the candidate will possibly relocate to Indiana for the period of the LIT training program.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lippert provides equal employment opportunity to all team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, citizen status, protected veteran status, military service, marital status or any other legally protected category as established by federal, state, or local law. This policy governs all employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, compensation, training, promotion, discipline, transfer, leave-of-absence, access to benefits, layoff, recall, termination and other personnel matters. All employment and personnel-related decisions are based solely upon legitimate, job-related factors, such as skill, ability, past performance, and length of service with Lippert.

Lippert's strong commitment to equal employment opportunity requires a commitment by each individual team member. Compliance with the letter and spirit of this policy is required of all team members. Violations of this policy should be immediately reported to your leader or to any member of leadership. Team members who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.