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As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for program associate in Des Plaines, IL is $51,024.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $39,000.00 and $58,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A program associate fills a variety of roles in nonprofits and professional associations, including that of office administrator, project manager, and strategic planner. In this career, you often work to sustain your organization by managing donor programs, fundraising, and enlisting support from a corporation or government agencies. Depending on your role and the organization, your job duties may include creating plans and budgets, tracking membership or partnerships, calculating donations or other expenditures, developing program literature, and researching or analyzing data. You need to plan and execute events seamlessly, so organizational skills are vital. Common qualifications for a program associate include a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

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Infographic showing various Program Associate job openings in Des Plaines, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $51,024 per year, or $24.5 per hour.

Operations Leadership Development Program

Legrand

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Re-posted 3 days ago

Legrand rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 33 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

69th of 157 rated electronics manufacturers

Job description

Job Title: Operations Leadership Development Program Associate

Role: The Operations Leadership Development Program (“OLDP”) Associate will implement
and improve manufacturing processes required to meet the needs of the operation for both
existing and new products. Utilizes and supports individual, team and quality/process
improvement efforts. Assures manufacturing processes meet requirements for process
capability, safety, customer service and reliability.
Mission Statement:
The Operations Leadership Development Program empowers, equips, and trains the future
leaders of Legrand by providing them with growth opportunities, leadership exposure, and real
operational challenges in multiple business units.
Main Job Duties:

  1. Develop leadership skills in Operations through on the job experiences participating on and
    leading projects that drive high performance in our Operations.

  2. Rotate through technical, supervisory, and project driven positions in Operations during each
    12-month assignment at a location. Potential project assignments include: Lean
    Manufacturing/Process Controls/Formal Kaizens, Technology and Plant Floor improvements,
    Quality Control, Supply Chain, Operational Productivity and Financial Metrics, Engineering/New
    Product Development, and Employee Engagement, all with an emphasis on project leadership,
    technical proficiency, and supervisory skills.

  3. Design and implement process improvements, work as part of a team addressing process,
    quality, or lean improvement opportunities, and lead teams to complete productivity, lean,
    quality, and product startup projects.

  4. Interact daily with factory workers, engineers, supervisors, planners and others, and take
    direction from leaders at the specific site.

  5. Present results of projects and initiatives with the Legrand North America senior leadership
    team and have ongoing contact with the executive sponsor of the program.


Education:
BS degree in Engineering with concentrations in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Chemical or
Industrial Engineering or similar technical degrees are preferred.

Experience:

  • Proven work ethic through internship, prior research or co-op experience in engineering or
    manufacturing

  • Proven experience effectively working in teams

  • Ideally prior experience working with an organization that utilizes continuous improvement
    processes

  • Demonstrated leadership aptitude

Position Requirements:

  • Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities

  • Ability to utilize individual and team strengths to accomplish tasks

  • Ability to perform in cross functional teams

  • Solid analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Exceptional computer skills

  • Willing to travel domestically and internationally and to be relocated

  • Strong commitment to a career in operations management

  • Knowledge of business concepts and strategy

  • Strong interpersonal and communications skills

Program Locations:
Canonsburg, PA
Anaheim, CA
Kenosha, WI
Queretaro, MX
Dayton, OH
Concord, NC
Chicago, IL
Reno, NV
Juarez, MX
Fairfield, NJ
Farmingdale, NY
West Hartford, CT
Warsaw, IN
St Louis, MO
Tijuana, MX
Monterrey, MX
Union City, CA

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