2027 Operations Global Graduate Management Trainee

British American Tobacco•Winston-Salem, MT

51d•Onsite

About The Position

Reynolds American is seeking Operations Global Graduates for its Global Graduate Program (GGP) in Winston-Salem, NC / Clarksville, TN. This accelerated, entry-level opportunity is for early-career individuals with 1-3 years of professional experience aiming to fast-track their careers in a global organization. The program is designed to prepare participants for a Lead Manager role, with potential international career opportunities within BAT. The Operations function includes Manufacturing, Leaf, Engineering, Supply Chain (Logistics, Planning, Wholesale Services, and New Production Introduction), Quality, and Procurement. As a Global Graduate in Operations, you will be assigned to a specific function while gaining exposure across the Operations team through hands-on assignments and rotations. You will develop functional, leadership, and business capabilities, gain exposure across Manufacturing, Leaf, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Procurement, and collaborate with leaders to deliver business results. You will develop skills in Operations management, understand best practices, and learn to partner with function leaders to achieve results.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher required in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Industrial Management, Business, STEM or a related field.
3 to 5 years of experience in Operations or a related area.
Strong academic performance and relevant internship, practicum or leadership experience.
Demonstrated leadership potential, business acumen and strategic thinking.
Intellectual curiosity, adaptability and a results-driven mindset.
Strong problem-solving, interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to develop and deliver presentations using data and insights.
Exposure to IWS, Lean or continuous improvement methodologies.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
Willingness to relocate globally.

Responsibilities

Owning projects that drive business and financial results across areas such as Supply Chain, Procurement, Safety, Quality, process optimization and waste reduction.
Delivering high-quality results through collaboration, accountability and self-leadership.
Analyzing operational challenges and recommending solutions.
Supporting change management and continuous improvement initiatives.
Leading a team, depending on the assignment.

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.
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.
Access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture leadership skills.