Management Trainee

Posted One Month Ago
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Atlanta, GA, USA
In-Office
69K-101K Annually
Junior
Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Support the VP and Installation Leadership team in meeting coordination, agenda and action‑item management, installation review preparation, schedule and dashboard tracking, site logistics and field coordination, and continuous improvement initiatives. This 24‑month development role prepares the trainee for installation, project, or line management positions.
Summary Generated by Built In
The Management Trainee provides critical support to the VP, Installation, Business Solutions, Americas, and the Installation Leadership team, gaining hands-on experience in project execution and leadership. This role supports business reviews, coordinates meeting planning and logistics, and leads key administrative and operational activities for the leadership team (1 VP and multiple Directors). This is a structured 24 month development position built to prepare the trainee for progression into an Installation, Project, or line management role.We offer:
  • Career Development 

  • Competitive Compensation and Benefits 

  • Pay Transparency 

  • Global Opportunities 

 

Learn More Here: https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offer/ 

 

Dematic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  

 

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. 

 

The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $68,625 to $100,650 salary at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills. 

Tasks and Qualifications:

What you will do in this Role:  

  • Serves as a key point of contact for the Installation Leadership team, supporting internal and external communications.
  • Coordinates and manages installation leadership meetings, including agenda development, progress reporting, schedule reviews, productivity tracking, and action item management.
  • Tracks and follows up on action items for the Installation Leadership and Management team.
  • Supports administrative and operational activities tied to installation and construction execution, including travel to job sites, coordination of field resources, and logistics planning.
  • Assists with the preparation of installation reviews, construction schedules, efficiency dashboards, and leadership presentations, using standardized reporting formats and tools.
  • Supports continuous improvement initiatives focused on installation efficiency, labor productivity, schedule compression, and best‑practice construction methods.
  • Participates in special projects involving construction scheduling, installation systems, labor strategies, and deployment of pioneering construction management methods and tools (e.g., Advanced Work Packaging).

What we are looking for 

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate field execution data into clear, leadership‑ready insights.
  • Exceptional organizational and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced, hands-on installation and construction environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), Microsoft Project, Smartsheet with a strong emphasis on schedule tracking, data analysis, and executive reporting.
  • Solid understanding of construction management processes, installation planning, and productivity improvement methodologies.

Experience Desired:
 

  • 2–3 years of experience in managing construction projects, coordinating tasks, installation, or related execution‑focused roles.
  • Exposure to construction scheduling, site execution support, installation coordination, or field operations.
  • Experience using or supporting construction management systems, scheduling tools, or methods for tracking efficiency preferred.
  • Field experience as a Supervisor, Superintendent, Foreman, or other frontline field leadership role is strongly preferred.
  • Prior military experience with demonstrated leadership responsibility (including enlisted leadership roles) is considered a strong asset.

Education & Certifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Construction Management, Project Management, or a related technical field.
  • Coursework or practical experience in construction planning, scheduling, labor efficiency, or lean construction methods is a plus.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Construction Management, Project Management, or related technical field
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), Microsoft Project, and Smartsheet
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Exceptional organizational and problem-solving abilities with ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
  • Solid understanding of construction management processes, installation planning, and productivity improvement methodologies
  • 2-3 years of experience in managing construction projects, coordinating tasks, installation, or related execution-focused roles
  • Experience using or supporting construction management systems, scheduling tools, or methods for tracking efficiency
  • Field experience as a Supervisor, Superintendent, Foreman, or frontline field leadership role
  • Prior military experience with demonstrated leadership responsibility
  • Coursework or practical experience in construction planning, scheduling, labor efficiency, or lean construction methods
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The Company
HQ: Frankfurt am Main
2,544 Employees
Year Founded: 2006

What We Do

Looking to make your move? Then you’ve come to the right place! We are the KION Group, and the world of intralogistics is our home. Our solutions ensure the smooth flow of materials and information in production plants, warehouses, and distribution centers in over 100 countries. We have around 41,000 employees who make a real difference, helping us to become who we are today: the biggest manufacturer of forklift trucks and warehouse handling equipment in Europe, and one of the world’s leading warehouse automation providers. Successful? We are, but it’s all down to the motivated, highly trained, and multi-talented people that work for us. Would you like to be part of an international, diverse team? We can offer you interesting jobs and exciting career opportunities in an innovative, rapidly-growing, and forward-looking industry. With us, you benefit from numerous development opportunities in a globally active group, including the possibility of working at one of our locations abroad on a temporary basis. No matter which of our sites you work at, the KION values—integrity, collaboration, courage, and excellence—shape our individual action and our collaboration with colleagues, managers, customers, suppliers, and applicants both nationally and internationally. Who makes up the KION Group? With our international brands Linde Material Handling, STILL, and Baoli, as well as regional brands Fenwick and OM, we stand for exceptional technology and service expertise for forklift trucks and warehouse handling equipment around the world. Dematic expands the portfolio with its automated material handling solutions for intralogistics processes in warehouses, production, and sales

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