Engineering & Management Development Program
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- Manufacturing/Operations
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- Aug 14, 2017 Post Date
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Who We Are
A cornerstone in the death care industry, Batesville has distinguished itself from all others through our commitment to quality, service and innovation. For more than 100 years, Batesville has been dedicated to serving the needs of licensed funeral professionals and helping families honor the lives of those they love.® With annual revenues of approximately $600 million, Batesville is the clear leader, providing a comprehensive portfolio of burial and cremation products, memorialization offerings, profit-enhancing merchandising systems and leading-edge technology solutions.
At Batesville, our associates are our strongest asset, and we strive to attract, hire and develop the best and brightest to ensure our place in the future. Batesville has a strong culture of achievement, which is underpinned by these five core values:
- Individual worth and integrity
- Excellence in execution
- Spirit of continuous learning and improvement
- Courage
- Customer focus and partnership
Position Summary
The Batesville EMDP (Engineering & Management Development Program) is a two-year program structured as three 8-month modules consisting of cross functional rotations. While these rotations are different for each EMDP, the program is designed to provide a broad knowledge of the company and death care industry. These assignments may be in, but are not limited to, the following departments: Manufacturing, Lean Business, Line Management, Logistics, Scheduling, Purchasing, New Product Development and Quality.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
- Manage projects and individually drive assigned activities in Engineering, Logistics, Operations, and other associated areas focused on improving process and learning business practices.
- Reporting activities relating to assigned reading designed to supplement each rotation and end of rotation presentations.
- EMDP's will meet once a month with the EMDP manager to discuss both current and future rotations and developmental opportunities as well as regularly meet with mentors.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position does not have any direct reports.
Education
Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or equivalent from a college or university in engineering/operations; and 0 to 3 years related engineering experience and/or training.
GPA requirement: 3.0 min.
Skills/Experience
Required skills/experience:
- Ability to work independently and solve problems
- Possess analytical, logical and strategic thinking skills
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Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate across functional and multicultural lines
- Possess strong organizational, written and verbal communication, problem solving and time management skills
- Possess ability to multi-task and manage many responsibilities and projects at one time
- Excellent computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
Preferred skills/experience:
- Understanding of lean principles and problem solving techniques
- Familiar with manufacturing systems, material flow, and associated processes
- Demonstrated leadership ability
Travel
Employee must be able to travel 15% of the time.
What We Offer:
Unique Health & Welfare Benefits
- Onsite wellness center with FREE office visits, FREE physical therapy & many FREE generic prescription medications (available in Cincinnati, OH; Batesville, IN; Batesville, MS)*
- Revolutionary Bod Pod Assessment & Weight Management Program
- Generous 401K Matching Program – 4% (base pay) automatic contribution + $.50 for each additional dollar saved on the first 6% of pay saved*
What Sets Us Apart
We Develop From Day #1: We promote an on-boarding experience focused on individual training through our Experience Batesville program. Our focus on intentional talent development continues through our Batesville University offerings and education events. We encourage associates to create Individual Development Plans (IDPs) to help drive career focused discussions and advancement opportunities.
We Support Each Other: Our mission is to help families honor the lives of those they love® and to carry that mission through to our team, we host an annual Remembrance Day to help our associates honor the lives of those they love who have passed as well as honoring those who have and continue to serve our country on Memorial and Veteran’s Day
We have Fun!: We work hard, but when it’s time to play hard, our Tree is Me team focuses on planning and promoting team events such as: our annual Associate Christmas & Children’s Parties, Summer Picnic, March Madness & Putt-Putt tournaments, Super Bowl and many other fun activities.
We Give Back: In addition to planning associate events, our Tree Is Me team partners with our local Relay for Life team to encourage associate participation in annual fundraising events to help raise funds and increase awareness for cancer.
*These services are not available at all Batesville locations.
At Batesville, we strive to build a diverse workforce through equal opportunity employment that embraces and leverages the differences each individual has to offer. Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer of minorities/females/disabled/veterans
