January 2026 Operations Global Graduate Management Trainee

British American Tobacco • Winston-Salem, NC

116d

About The Position

BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World. To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey! Tomorrow can't wait, let's shape it together! REYNOLDS AMERICAN has an exciting opportunity for an Operations Management Trainee in Winston-Salem, NC or Clarksville, TN. Our Global Graduate Program (GGP) is an entry-level opportunity designed for college graduates with 1-3 years of work experience who want to fast-track their career, globally. BAT is a market leader in over 55 countries with over 55,000 employees. The GGP prepares you for a Lead Manager role within one year, with international career opportunities across BAT's footprint. As a Global Graduate in Operations, you will be provided a foundation for your functional and leadership skills as well as business awareness development. Our Operations function is comprised of Manufacturing (RJRT, ASC, and SFNTC), Leaf, Engineering, Supply Chain (Logistics, Planning, Wholesale Services, and New Production Introduction), Quality and Procurement. While you'll be assigned to one area you will receive exposure to all areas through our rotational program. You'll develop remarkable skills in Operations management, understand best practices, and learn how to partner with function leaders throughout the organization to achieve results.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, Industrial Management, Business, STEM or related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in Operations or related field.
• High academic performance.
• Prior internship, practicum experience; student organization or other leadership experience.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Strong business acumen and a strategic mindset.
• Intellectual curiosity and ambition.
• Bold and innovative thinkers who thrive in collaborative environments.
• Committed to making an impact and driving results.
• Strong eye for business and a strategic approach.
• Eager to take on complex challenges and demonstrate tenacity and perseverance.
• Ability to learn on the fly and apply learnings to make value-maximizing decisions.
• Excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills.
• Comfortable developing and delivering presentations utilizing data and insights.
• Previous experience with IWS or Lean methodologies.
• Efficient use of MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams).

Responsibilities

• Own key projects that drive business and financial results (i.e. Procurement, Supply Chain, ESG, Safety, Process Analysis/Optimization, Quality, Resource Utilization, Waste Reduction, etc.)
• Leading your own team (depending on assignment).
• Deliver assigned projects at a high-level through collaboration and self-leadership.
• Investigate and analyze more complex issues and defer to higher tiers of support as appropriate.
• Support Change management initiatives.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan that offers opportunity to save on pre- and post-tax basis up to 50 percent of eligible compensation.
• Company matches 100 percent of employee pre-tax/Roth (401k) contributions up to six percent.
• Company contributes an additional three percent to 401(k) whether employee participates or not.
• Comprehensive health- and welfare-benefits package (including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs).
• Health Savings Account start-up contribution for employees who elect the high deductible health plan.
• Flexible spending accounts for both Health Care and Dependent Care allowing employee to use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified expenses during the calendar year.
• Employee assistance program offering 8 free counselling sessions, per issue, each calendar year for employees and their dependents.
• Company paid life insurance of 1x annual base pay ($50,000 minimum).
• Company paid accidental death or dismemberment insurance of 2x annual base pay ($50,000 minimum).
• Voluntary insurances offered at group rates: employee and dependent life insurance, AD&D insurance, critical illness, accident coverage, disability buy-up, and auto & home insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan support.
• Dependent Scholarship Programs.
• Free confidential personal financial counselling service.
• On-site health centers and 24/7 fitness centers at certain company locations.
• A charitable giving matching grants program that enables employees to direct and double their donations to qualifying charitable organizations of their choice.
• Health-care concierge service.
• Volunteer service opportunities.
• Extensive training opportunities.
• Company vehicle for eligible employees.
• Mobile phone allowance for eligible employees.
• Paid Leave: Sick and Personal Time (exempt employees may be excused with pay for brief absences; non-exempt employees receive up to 6 days).
• Vacation (levels Below Senior Director receive 15 days (pro-rated during first year of service); Senior Director and Officers receive 25 days (pro-rated during first year of service)).
• Holidays (Nine company recognized and two annual personal holidays to be used at the employee's discretion).
• Paid Parental Leave + temporary reduced work schedule opportunity.
• Funeral Leave.
• Short-Term Disability Leave.
• Long-Term Disability Leave.
• Jury Duty Leave.
• Military Leave.
• Released Time for Children's Education.
• Community Outreach Leave.
• Other paid leave benefits, as required by state or local law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree