Leadership Programs and Training

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1 Center St. Paul, MN Phone: HELPS Phone: Leadership Program Contact Defining Leadership How does your company view leadership? Of all the pathways to growth, investing in our people is most important. The premise is very simple if your people grow, your company will grow. The key: linking growth in individuals to those things that unlock energy and activities that our customers value. Clearly, s first chairman of the board, William L. McKnight, was a unique leader, and has had outstanding leaders at all levels of the company ever since. Leadership development remains at the top of the company s agenda. Leadership Programs and Training What are the program(s) called? Four highlighted programs: Optimized Operations (O2) program The Six Sigma Manufacturing Engineer (SSME) program Strategic Business Development (SBD) program Strategic Communications Development Program career message boards, expert resume reviews, the Vault Job Board and more. LIBRARY 5

2 OPTIMIZED OPERATIONS (O2) PROGRAM O2 is a one-year program that helps develop world-class talent for manufacturing plants. Our Optimized Operations Program offers an experience beyond the mainstream within engineering and supply chain analysis. In existence since the mid-1980s, Optimized Operations (O2) has a tremendous brand following within. O2 employees (O2s) receive advanced training in Lean Six Sigma methodologies and statistical analysis at one of s many manufacturing plants or distribution centers across the United States. O2s develop skills that allow them to contribute immediately. During training, they lead Lean Six Sigma projects in manufacturing plants or distribution centers. O2s are involved in cost of poor quality (yield loss or rate loss on constrained resources) projects to develop statistical analysis (design of experiments, multi-vari, failure mode and effects analysis) and problem-solving skills. O2s use the Lean Six Sigma methodologies and are trained as Lean Six Sigma Green Belts. In addition, O2s are trained in supply chain principles, project management, leadership, interpersonal and facilitation skills. These skills contribute to an individual s growth as well as value for our customers. Candidates are selected from a diverse student population with undergraduate and graduate degrees in chemical, mechanical, industrial and quality engineering, supply chain, operations, manufacturing sciences and safety-related programs. We particularly seek candidates who have had prior manufacturing internships or co-op experiences. O2s are recruited for specific plant needs based on degree and start date. They lead at least two major projects during their training year, and their membership on multiple project teams at any given time gives them broad exposure. O2s begin work at the plant for orientation and, after a few weeks, travel to Center in St. Paul, Minn., to begin their classroom training. They are provided three two-week training trips to St. Paul during their year in this development program. 6 LIBRARY 2008 Vault.com Inc.

3 O2s build a tremendous network with peers in the program and O2 alumni that can last throughout their career. O2s are typically hired for one of two start dates a year that correspond with December and June graduations. O2s complete their assignments at one plant location with the goal of full-time employment at that plant at the end of the developmental year. O2 engineers and analysts benefit from the unique experience of working closely with experienced colleagues on projects critical to the future success of. O2 alumni are currently filling roles in a wide variety of positions, including plant manager and manufacturing director. THE SIX SIGMA MANUFACTURING ENGINEER (SSME) PROGRAM. It is a two-year program within the Optical Systems Division (OSD) designed to develop technical talent for our manufacturing organization. The Six Sigma Manufacturing Engineer (SSME) (PDF, 537 KB) program is a professional development opportunity for engineering graduates in chemical, mechanical, electrical or manufacturing engineering. During the program, each engineer will have a series of four rotational assignments designed to build a strong understanding of OSD s product and process technology, organization and global supply chain. Typical rotations last six months and include one rotation in St. Paul, Minn.; two rotations within OSD s U.S.-based manufacturing facilities (Menomonie, Wis.; Petaluma, Calif.; Decatur, Ala.; Hutchinson, Minn.; or Greenville, S.C.); and one rotation within an international OSD manufacturing facility (Japan, China, Korea, Taiwan or Poland). During each rotation, the engineer leads short-term (4 to 6 months) projects driving product/process improvement, cost reduction and/or increased customer satisfaction. At the same time, the engineer learns process improvement methodologies and tools and develops a rich company network. Leading projects within the division s diverse manufacturing settings offers significant opportunities to develop personally and professionally while contributing substantially to division objectives. career message boards, expert resume reviews, the Vault Job Board and more. LIBRARY 7

4 Candidates are selected from a diverse student population with undergraduate and graduate degrees in chemical, mechanical, electrical or manufacturing engineering. Prior manufacturing internships or co-op experiences are desirable. Broad exposure: Project rotations provide valuable networking opportunities, including division, plant and corporate contacts. A local mentor and Six Sigma coach will be assigned for each rotation. The engineer also meets regularly with the project champion, division Six Sigma leader and division manufacturing director. Participation in an international assignment provides considerable additional networking opportunities and exposure within the international and corporate communities not typical of new graduate positions. It also completes an understanding of the entire OSD supply chain. After successful completion of the two-year SSME program, the engineer will take a regular, full-time technical position within OSD s manufacturing organization. STRATEGIC BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT (SBD) PROGRAM Two years. Our two-year leadership development program in the Strategic Business Development (SBD) Group is a one-of-a-kind career experience. You ll work as a business analyst on technical, consumer, industrial and international projects within over 40 divisions and six global businesses. When you finish the SBD program, you ll have developed important functional and leadership skills, and, combined with the broad company exposure, you ll be ready for a successful managerial position in any one of s six divisions. SBD analysts lead internal consulting projects in three areas marketing, strategy and business development. Marketing Customer needs analysis Customer segmentation 8 LIBRARY 2008 Vault.com Inc.

5 New market opportunity Pricing strategy Product launch Product portfolio analysis Strategy Corporate strategic plan Brand strategy development Strategy analysis for executive management Business Development Business plan development M&A strategic assessment High-growth market space assessment seeks to recruit candidates with varied and diverse backgrounds. As professionals with three or more years of work experience and demonstrated leadership capabilities, analysts must also possess superior analytical, project management and interpersonal skills. Does the program have a special recruiting relationship with particular universities/colleges/grad programs? SBD recruits at the following university campuses and MBA conferences: Universities Cornell University (Johnson) Georgetown University (McDonough) Harvard University Indiana University (Kelley) Northwestern University (Kellogg) University of Michigan (Ross) University of Minnesota (Carlson) University of Texas (McCombs) University of Virginia (Darden) Washington University (Olin) Conferences National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA) National Association of Women MBAs (NAWMBA) career message boards, expert resume reviews, the Vault Job Board and more. LIBRARY 9

6 Often described as the best of marketing and consulting, without the downsides, this unique internal consulting role is ideal for someone who is interested in: Working for a large multinational company with offices in 60+ countries Consulting on various projects in different industries and functions Working on marketing, strategy and business development projects Utilizing your entrepreneurial skills to analyze and develop new business opportunities Making a direct impact within an organization while maintaining a work/life balance Working in a highly dynamic group with great visibility and exposure to upper management and executives Working with other MBAs in a collaborative environment that promotes continuous learning and provides great networking opportunities across the company The breadth of experiences and exposure you have as an SBD analyst is invaluable to your career progression at. Recent graduates of the SBD program have taken positions in ESPE as a new product manager, in Aerospace as a business development manager and in consumer and office as a marketing manager. STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Two years. Whether working to build customer loyalty, developing a marketing strategy or bridging connections with stakeholders, successful communications rely on strategic planning and consistent, targeted messaging. Our two-year Strategic Communications Development Program for candidates with an MBA or graduate degree in Communications offers you the chance to work on and learn from highlevel integrated marketing communications projects with clients throughout. Strategic communications analysts reinforce communications leadership, brandbuilding and business growth initiatives by collaborating with marketing and communications professionals around the company. Projects focus on understanding 10 LIBRARY 2008 Vault.com Inc.

7 marketplace insight, message generation, integrated solutions and measurement. Analysts bring fresh perspective and new ideas, cutting-edge communications expertise and knowledge of communications best practices across to define strategic direction and solve global communications challenges. Strategic communications analysts hold advanced degrees from acclaimed academic programs. As experienced professionals in the fields of advertising, public relations and other marketing communications disciplines, analysts leverage their work experience and strong project management skills to lend a refreshing perspective to staff and division teams. Broad exposure: Working across several businesses, analysts are able to transfer knowledge from other areas of the company where projects have presented similar marketing communications opportunities. After experience on the strategic communications team, analysts pursue professional opportunities in areas of where their knowledge and experience can be put to best use while strengthening the goals of the communications community. career message boards, expert resume reviews, the Vault Job Board and more. LIBRARY 11