KION Group

Management Trainee

KION Group  •  $69k - $101k/yr  •  Atlanta, GA (Onsite)  •  1 day ago
Apply
AI can make mistakes so check important info. Chat history is never stored.

Job Description

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

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$68,625to$100,650salary at the time of posting. Final compensation will bedeterminedbyvarious factorssuch 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 weare lookingfor

  • 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.
KION Group

About KION Group

Are looking to make your move? Then you’ve come to the right place! We are the KION Group, and the world of supply chain solutions is our home. KION is shaping world trade – globally, regionally, locally. We ensure that supply chains reach their full potential: fast, efficient, smart, sustainable and reliable.

Our 42,000 employees make a real difference, helping us to become who we are today: The Supply Chain Solutions Company. Our people’s passion is innovating, automating, and orchestrating solutions for our customers’ supply chains.

Would you like to be part of our international 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 global group, including the possibility of working at one of our locations abroad on a temporary basis. Regardless of which of our sites you work at, the KION values—integrity, collaboration, courage, and excellence—shape how we act and how we work with colleagues, managers, customers, suppliers, and applicants both at home and abroad.

KION is the architect of global, regional and local supply chains. Our brands are well established:

Dematic is the global leader in intelligent supply chain and automation solutions. The Linde Material Handling and STILL brands serve the premium and higher value segments of the industrial truck market. Baoli focuses on industrial trucks in the lower value and economy segments.

As a provider of comprehensive supply chain solutions with a worldwide service network, KION has a global presence and a regional focus on the needs of its customers. KION brands keep the world moving.

You can access our Legal Notice via the link https://www.kiongroup.com/en/Service/Legal-Notice/ and our Privacy Statement here: https://www.kiongroup.com/en/Service/Privacy-Statement/

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Frankfurt/Main, DE
Year Founded
2006
Social Media