2026 Management Development Program Associate (MDP)

Description

LaMotte Company - Job Description

Job Title:  Management Development Program Associate 

Department:  Rotate through Operational Excellence, New Product Development, Engineering Product Marketing, Manufacturing Engineering, Sales, Finance, and Supply Chain departments  

Reports To: Respective Department Vice President 

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Position Summary:

LaMotte is seeking recent or upcoming college graduates for a two-year rotational Management Development Program, offering hands-on experience across departments such as Engineering, Operations, Marketing, Sales, and Supply Chain. This program is designed to develop future manufacturing leaders through cross-functional assignments, leadership initiatives, and strategic business projects. Ideal candidates are motivated, detail-oriented individuals with strong communication skills and a degree in engineering, science, or business.

Example Duties and Responsibilities (will change from rotation to rotation)

· Participate in and lead operational excellence initiatives to improve customer satisfaction.

· Work with Engineering and other departments to successfully introduce new products or changes to existing products.

· Research and develop strategies to penetrate new markets for existing products.

· Provide Manufacturing Engineering support to production and other departments to manufacture LaMotte products.

· Work with Sales and Marketing Communications groups to develop marketing strategies to achieve product sales growth targets.

· Develop and present detailed profitability analysis of specific product families.

· Work with internal resources and external vendors to in-source or out-source critical subassemblies of LaMotte products.

· Communicate with Executives, Managers, and co-workers in formal and informal business settings.

Requirements

Qualifications/Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred, science or business accepted.

· Commitment to a career in manufacturing with a desire to be a future senior manager.

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.

· Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.

· Must be a highly motivated, self-starter, and creative problem solver.

· Multi-tasking with detail orientation and commitment to accountability in a fast-paced environment.

Environmental Factors & Mental/Physical Demands: 

Primarily works indoors in a temperature-controlled environment. Requires prolonged sitting at a desk using a computer, standing, walking, climbing, kneeling, stooping, bending, and transporting up to 50 pounds. Walks to and from other departments throughout the company, printers and fax machines, meetings, restrooms, etc. May, on occasion, drive to and attend an off-site meeting or training seminar or pick up items locally for a company-sponsored event. May include handling various chemicals and working in a laboratory setting. Require problem-solving and communication skills. 

About Us: 

LaMotte Company, a 100+ year-old global industry leader in developing and manufacturing premier water analysis solutions, operating in Newark, DE, Chestertown, MD and Warwick, UK. Our products are used around the world to accurately, quickly, and conveniently test water in a multitude of applications.

LaMotte offers paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays. Full-time employees, who regularly work at least 30 hours per week, are eligible for employer-provided insurance including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and supplemental insurance. Full-time employees are eligible to contribute to our 401(k) plan with an employer match available.

LaMotte is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, disability, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local laws.