Management Trainee

Akers Packaging Service•Tecumseh, MI

11d

About The Position

The Management Trainee is a training position intended to develop future employees for roles with Akers Packaging Service Group. For at least two years, the trainee rotates through Production, Quality & Safety, Shipping, Design, Customer Service, Sales, Accounting, and People to gain industry experience and a broad understanding of the business and its best practices. The trainee works with the President and functional leads, follows role-specific expectations and training materials, and participates in industry training and self-led courses. The role supports the company’s focus on being a solutions provider and its values of helping first, taking ownership, doing the right thing, and expecting excellence. The position involves a fast-paced environment and adapting to changing company, customer, and people needs. It may involve work around machinery, loud environments, and areas without climate control, as well as travel up to 25%. The role requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, and crouching; lifting or moving up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 25 pounds occasionally. Systems used include Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams), an ERP system, Kiwi, and ADP Workforce Now.

Requirements

Associate degree, bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experience.
Proven experience in IT support.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
Detail-oriented, with a commitment to maintaining data security.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
Genuine, positive, and friendly disposition.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree.
Proficiency in KIWI, HRMS, ADP, and other relevant software applications.

Responsibilities

Rotate through Production, Quality & Safety, Shipping, Design, Customer Service, Sales, Accounting, and People.
Collaborate with the President and functional leads to gain required knowledge.
Follow expectations and responsibilities set by functional leads and the training document.
Participate in industry training events and self-led courses.
Develop a general understanding of machine types, limitations, procedures, and processes, including 5-S.
Communicate clearly across sales, shipping, design, production, quality and safety, accounting, and administration.
Understand the sales pipeline, cost estimating, and the pricing process.
Develop a general understanding of the cash flow cycle, purchase orders, and invoicing.
Understand the importance of accuracy, effectiveness measures, workflow, and quality in customer service.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Work more than 40 hours when business needs arise.
Perform other tasks or duties deemed necessary by management.