Management Trainee

Akers Packaging Service Inc•University Park, IL

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About The Position

The Management Trainee is a training position for future development into roles with Akers Packaging Service Group. The Management Trainee will spend no less than two years working in the various functional level areas of the business in order to gain valuable industry experience and a global understanding of our business and best practices. This position will rotate through Production, Quality & Safety, Shipping, Design, Customer Service, Sales, Accounting and People. This position also delivers on our core focus of: The answer is yes. Be a solutions provider While building on our core values of: Help 1st Take ownership Do the right thing Expect excellence

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 in a team and independently.
Detail-oriented with a commitment to maintaining data security.

Nice To Haves

Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong organizational and time management abilities.
Proficiency in KIWI, HRMS, ADP, and other relevant software applications.
A genuine, positive, and friendly disposition

Responsibilities

Willingness to work in all functional areas during the rotation
Work in collaboration with the President and functional lead to gain required knowledge
Follow expectations and responsibilities outlined by the functional lead and outlined in the training document
Participation in industry training events and self-lead courses
Gain general understanding of machine types, limitations, procedures, and processes
Clear understanding of 5-S
Able to communicate clearly across disciplines (sales, shipping, design, production, quality & safety, accounting, and administration)
Understand our sales pipeline, review cost estimating and understand pricing process
General understanding of the cash flow cycle, purchase order process and invoicing
General understanding of the importance of accuracy, measures of effectiveness, workflow and quality as it relates to customer service
Ability to work in excess of 40 hours, as business needs arise
Regular and reliable attendance
Any other task or duty that is deemed necessary by management.