Operations Accelerated Development Program - Bowling Green, KY

2026 Operations Accelerated Development Program - Bowling Green, KYJob Description

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 will begin July of 2026 and will report to the Bowling Green, Kentucky 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 the Operations Manager within Production and Warehousing Operation functions including:

Assisting with planning daily work scheduled

Participate in continuous improvement projects and six sigma training

Support 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

Understand 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

Must have a bachelor's degree or higher by the start of this development program.

Must be willing to relocate for the position AND upon completion of the program.

Must have a minimum overall GPA of 2.8

Must be at least 18 years of age

be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future

Must have at least one (1) year of experience with Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel and Power Point

Preferred Qualifications

Have a major in Managment, Engineering, Business Administration, Operations or Supply Chain

Have experience with continuous improvement tools such as Six Sigma, 5-S, Lean Manufacturing, etc.

Have previous Internship/Co-op experience within Sherwin-Williams.

Have previous Internship, Co-op or work experience in a related field

Have previous experience working in a team-oriented setting including work experience, extracurricular activities, military service, etc.

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people.

Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities
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At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at  . Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.

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