Management Trainee - Richmond Corrugated

General Information

Job ID

ATR42013

Posting Job Title

Management Trainee - Richmond Corrugated

Locations

VA Richmond Container

Employment Type

Full Time

Date Posted

26-Jun-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

The opportunity:

The purpose of the Management Trainee program at WestRock is to provide individualized, detailed development to new industry talent with a focus on career growth. Like traditional rotational programs, this program allows the flexibility of learning a wide variety of skillsets across each department in the plant. Within three years, the individual should have a well-rounded understanding of WestRock and its manufacturing processes.

How you will impact WestRock:

• Department rotations that include: Quality, Production, Reliability, Sales/Customer

Service to ensure thorough understanding of each area in manufacturing

• Gain an understanding of Quality Management Systems, Customer Information

Systems, Capital Funding, Production Scheduling, Load Planning, Kaizen, and other

essential functions of the plant processes

• Act as a team leader and project manager for various analytical projects including

bottlenecking analysis, various Kaizen projects, quality corrective action problem

solving, etc.

What you need to Succeed:

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical

Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field

• Ability to adapt quickly to changing work environments

• Strong attention to detail

• Strong leadership skills and an ability to communicate effectively employees at all

levels

• An interest in Manufacturing and/or Corrugated Packaging

• Ability to organize and prioritize workload

• Strong focus on safety

• Must be willing to relocate

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 along with

competitive benefits package

• 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.

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