Management Trainee - Deer Park, NY

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 (NYSE:WRK) partners with our customers to provide differentiated paper and packaging solutions that help them win in the marketplace. WestRock's team members support customers around the world from locations spanning North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Learn more at www.westrock.com.

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.