Management Trainee

Responsible for working alongside managers and accepting delegated responsibilities and duties with the goal of eventually becoming a manager.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities 

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Work with other managers to plan and direct the work of the organization. Help set policies.

• Evaluate work output.

• Receive classroom instruction in subjects related to their rotational experience.

• Attend lectures, watch guest speakers, and create projects, oral presentations, and take tests.

• Work in different departments to gain perspective, including marketing, sales, customer services, purchasing, merchandising, and personnel departments.

• Handle established accounts to gain familiarity.

• Adhere to guidelines of formal written training program.

• Attend periodic evaluations.

• Achieve a passing score in all areas of the management training program in order to continue in the program. 

• Participate with store management in interviewing, hiring, and training employees. Use company reports to analyze sales, gross profit and inventory activity.

• Identify trends and recommends proactive or remedial action to manage business situations.

• Report market activity to management by monitoring and analyzing competitive price lists and products.

• Work with and through management to develop and implement actions that protect company assets and profitability.

• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in agriculture, engineering, industrial management or related field AND 1 or more years of related experience; military experience or internship preferred

• In lieu of college degree, HS diploma/GED and 4-5 years of plant/production management experience; military experience/background a plus. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent mechanical ability.

• Work well with others in a team environment.

• Highly organized; superior time management skills.

• Exceptional communication skills both written and oral.

• Good math and computer skills.