• Management Trainee

    WestRock Company (North Tonawanda, NY)


    Management Trainee - North Tonawanda, NY

    The opportunity:

    The purpose of the Management Trainee program at Smurfit Westrock is to provide individualized, detailed development to new industry talent with a focus on career growth, 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 Smurfit 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\u2019s 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

     

    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.