General Information

Job ID
ATR33187

Posting Job Title
Management Trainee

Locations
IL Aurora Corrugated

Employment Type
Full Time

Date Posted
07-Mar-2024

Relocation Support
Yes

Description & Requirements

WestRock (NYSE :WRK) 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 more fiber-based packaging forward.

Management Trainee, Corrugated Packaging -Aurora, IL

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 Area 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 degree Required (Desired Fields: Packaging, Engineering, Marketing, Sales, or Business)
• 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.

WestRock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. 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.