Management Trainee

at Westrock Company in Aurora, Illinois, United States

Job Description

The opportunity:

A typical day in the life of a Manager in Training is spent learning about People, Processes, Prevention, and Performance. These are the processes that go into making a product Safely, within Quality parameters, at a Cost and productivity that is market competitive. The Manager in Training will rotate through various functions of the plant, typically spending six months to a year in the assigned function which provides exposure and knowledge to various areas of the business. The intent is to identify an area of the business that will engage the individual in their career aspirations.

What you need to succeed:

Ability to: self motivate for the purpose of “Winning Together”

Learn to Develop:

• Relationships with the various stakeholders to maximize knowledge attainment/business alignment

• Utilize company resources to provide value added services to assigned function

• Learn WestRock policy, process, and procedures for assigned function & execute on goals for assigned function

Experience/Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree Required (Desired Fields: Packaging, Engineering, or Business)

• Manufacturing experience is a plus

• Technically proficient

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and non-verbal

• Technology proficient. Microsoft Office Suite proficient.

• Ability to work independently and within a team environment

What we offer:

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence

• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities

• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential

• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.