2027 Operations Global Graduate Management Trainee

About the role

Reynolds American is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business with the purpose of creating A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World. Our Global Graduate Program (GGP) is an accelerated, entry-level opportunity for college graduates with 1 to 3 years of professional experience who are ready to fast-track their careers globally. The program is designed to prepare participants for a Lead Manager role within one year, with potential international career opportunities across BAT. As a Global Graduate in Operations, you will develop functional, leadership and business capabilities through hands-on assignments and rotations across Manufacturing, Leaf, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality and Procurement while collaborating with leaders to deliver meaningful business results.

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher required in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Industrial Management, Business, STEM or a related field.
• 1 to 3 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.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with 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 contributions up to six percent and contributes an additional three percent 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) and company paid accidental death or dismemberment insurance of 2x annual base pay ($50,000 minimum).
• Voluntary insurances offered at group rates including 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.
• 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.

Paid Leave

• 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)).
• Nine company recognized holidays plus 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.