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Description
Leadership Development Program – Vietnam
Location: Milwaukee  WI (Training) then to Vietnam to support U.S. Operations
Why This Role
This position is designed for individuals who want to develop into a manufacturing management role. You’ll gain hands-on leadership experience through a multi-year international assignment at our Vietnam manufacturing facility while working closely with U.S. leadership.
This experience is designed to accelerate development and prepare you for a long-term management role within one of our domestic plants or future manufacturing facilities as our global footprint expands.
Leadership Development Program Structure
U.S. Training (First 3 Months)
- Learn core manufacturing, quality, and supply chain processesÂ
- Gain exposure to leadership decision-makingÂ
- Build project management and leadership fundamentalsÂ
International Assignment – Vietnam (24–36 Months)
- Support U.S.-designed product launches into productionÂ
- Act as a key liaison between U.S. and Vietnam teamsÂ
- Lead projects across engineering, operations, and sourcingÂ
- Develop influence-based leadership skills in a global environmentÂ
Post-Assignment Role – U.S. Operations
- Transition into a role at one of our domestic manufacturing facilitiesÂ
- Apply global experience to drive operational excellence and team leadershipÂ
What You’ll Do
- Support global manufacturing programs and product launches in Vietnam
- Partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Leadership teams
- Drive execution, accountability, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Identify gaps, solve problems, and help improve manufacturing performance
- Communicate progress and risks to senior leadership
- Build leadership capability through real responsibility and visibility
Requirements
Who Should Apply
- Early-career professionals or experienced high-potentials seeking a clear path to      management
- Bachelor’s degree in  Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Experience in a manufacturing or operations environment preferred
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work across cultures
- Willingness to relocate to Vietnam for a multi-year leadership development assignment
Compensation & Support
- Salary range: $60,000 – $100,000, based on experience and qualifications
- Relocation and international assignment support provided (details shared during the offer process)
- Competitive benefits package
Career Path
This role is part of a deliberate succession planning strategy to develop future manufacturing leaders. Successful candidates will be positioned for supervisory and management roles within U.S. operations or future facilities following the international assignment.
Why Candidates Apply
- Accelerated leadership development
- International manufacturing experience
- Direct exposure to senior leadership
- Clear management-track career path
- Long-term growth, not a short-term assignment
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