Management Trainee

Position SummaryThe 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 providerWhile building on our core values of:Help 1stTake ownershipDo the right thingExpect excellenceEssential Duties and ResponsibilitiesWillingness to work in all functional areas during the rotationWork in collaboration with the President and functional lead to gain required knowledgeFollow expectations and responsibilities outlined by the functional lead and outlined in the training documentParticipation in industry training events and self-lead coursesGain general understanding of machine types, limitations, procedures, and processesClear understanding of 5-SAble to communicate clearly across disciplines (sales, shipping, design, production, quality & safety, accounting, and administration)Understand our sales pipeline, review cost estimating and understand pricing processGeneral understanding of the cash flow cycle, purchase order process and invoicingGeneral understanding of the importance of accuracy, measures of effectiveness, workflow and quality as it relates to customer serviceAbility to work in excess of 40 hours, as business needs ariseRegular and reliable attendanceAny other task or duty that is deemed necessary by management.Cultural CompetenciesHelp First means being a reliable team member serving everyone, internally and externally. At Akers, we believe and exhibit a "roll up your sleeves and get the job done" mentality and behavior. No job is unimportant, and no person is above any job. We demonstrate this through:Able communicator-good clarity, balanced talker, and listenerHas energy and enthusiasmSolution vs. blame orientedTake Ownership means that you think and act like an owner. No matter the role, everyone is empowered to be a good steward of the organization. Each person has the autonomy to make recommendations for improvement to their work and the organization. We demonstrate this through:PatientEffectively assertive and able to handle conflict and confrontational situationsAdvocate for continuous improvementMixture of firmness and flexibilityHas energy and enthusiasmHolds self and others accountableTakes calculated risksDo the Right Thing means that do what's right regardless of its popularity. Having high moral standards is paramount and is the compass that keeps us on track. We demonstrate this through:Systematic trainer, willing and able to develop peopleGood work ethic, task focused and willing to extend extra effortAble to follow structure where it exists and create structure where it does notExpect Excellence means that you do it right the first time. At Akers, we expect excellence in all we do We demonstrate this through:Resilient-able to deal with the unexpected, not easily flusteredHas sense of urgencyFollows up to ensure quality task completionWork Environment / Physical DemandsFast paced environment, requiring adaptation to continuous changes in Company, Customer and People needsAbility to frequently sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arm's length, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch.Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.Ability to travel up to 25%Ability to work around machinery, loud environment and non-climate controlled areas.Systems UsageMS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)ERP System KiwiADP Workforce NowQualificationsEducation & Experience:Associate degree, bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experienceProven 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.Preferred QualificationsEffective 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