Global Manufacturing Program Manager for Vietnam at Saelens Corporation – Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Leadership Development Program – Vietnam

Location: Milwaukee WI (Training) then to Vietnam to support U.S. Operations

Why This Role

This position is designed for individuals who want to develop into a manufacturing management role. You’ll gain hands-on leadership experience through a multi-year international assignment at our Vietnam manufacturing facility while working closely with U.S. leadership.

This experience is designed to accelerate development and prepare you for a long-term management role within one of our domestic plants or future manufacturing facilities as our global footprint expands.

U.S. Training (First 3 Months)

• Learn core manufacturing, quality, and supply chain processes
• Gain exposure to leadership decision-making
• Build project management and leadership fundamentals

International Assignment – Vietnam (24–36 Months)

• Support U.S.-designed product launches into production
• Act as a key liaison between U.S. and Vietnam teams
• Lead projects across engineering, operations, and sourcing
• Develop influence-based leadership skills in a global environment

Post-Assignment Role – U.S. Operations

• Transition into a role at one of our domestic manufacturing facilities
• Apply global experience to drive operational excellence and team leadership

What You’ll Do

• Support global manufacturing programs and product launches in Vietnam
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Leadership teams
• Drive execution, accountability, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Identify gaps, solve problems, and help improve manufacturing performance
• Communicate progress and risks to senior leadership
• Build leadership capability through real responsibility and visibility

Who Should Apply

• Early-career professionals or experienced high-potentials seeking a clear path to management
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience in a manufacturing or operations environment preferred
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work across cultures
• Willingness to relocate to Vietnam for a multi-year leadership development assignment

Compensation & Support

• Salary range: $60,000 – $100,000, based on experience and qualifications
• Relocation and international assignment support provided (details shared during the offer process)
• Competitive benefits package

Career Path

This role is part of a deliberate succession planning strategy to develop future manufacturing leaders. Successful candidates will be positioned for supervisory and management roles within U.S. operations or future facilities following the international assignment.

Why Candidates Apply

• Accelerated leadership development
• International manufacturing experience
• Direct exposure to senior leadership
• Clear management-track career path
• Long-term growth, not a short-term assignment