2026 Operations Accelerated Development Program - Columbus, OH

Operations Supervisor Accelerated Development Program

The Operations Supervisor Accelerated Development Program is designed as a 15-18-month assignment to assist the site Operations Manager with day-to-day tasks and special projects. The program participants manage their own projects to assist the team in achieving goals. The identified candidate can begin in January or July of 2026 and will report to the Columbus, Ohio site for the duration of the training. The Operations Supervisor ADP is "hosted" by the Global Supply Chain Organizational Development Department and participants are matched with one of our manufacturing or distribution facilities. After completion of the first 9 months of the program, the employee will gain a minimum of 6 months of experience as an Acting Supervisor within the warehouse or production plant completing 2 months in each shift (3 total).

Position Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

• Assisting with planning daily work schedules
• Participating in continuous improvement projects and six sigma training
• Supporting site safety programs
• Understanding sites accounting and billing departments for production
• Working with the filling department and filling supervision needs
• Maintenance & engineering of site equipment and operating procedures to be able to identify and resolve any defect in equipment or products
• Understanding inventory, routing, and shipping procedures
• Human resources exposure : coordinate and plan employee training, development, performance management, and corrective actions
• Supervision of Site Operating teams
• Exposure to timekeeping and production control systems

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Preferred Qualifications :

Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity, Inclusion and Diversity Supportive Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract. VEVRAA Federal Contractor requesting priority referral of protected veterans.