Business Development Trainee Jobs in Mississippi

Operations Management Trainee
AMAT
Columbus, Mississippi, United States | Columbus, Mississippi, United States
Job ID: 527933
APAC Mississippi, Inc., a CRH company, is a great place to work! CRH is the number one asphalt producer and paver, the largest aggregates producer and the second largest ready-mix producer in North America. We are also the number four cement producer in North America and a leader in Canada. We have great employees that have been with us many years - and hope that that track record of longevity shows the pride we take in being one of the best places to work in Mississippi! Come join our team - where you will receive vacation, retirement and many other great benefits!
Job Summary
The Management Development Trainee program starts our recruits on a journey that will yield a rewarding career in the diverse culture of CRH. The initial training period usually lasts 12-24 months. Once the trainee's performance warrants advancement to the next phase of training, they will be reassigned to a business unit for further training or to assume a leadership role. Once the employee reaches this phase, more doors of opportunity may open as the employee continues to evaluate their interests and career goals. There is no such thing as a typical day for our Management Development Trainee. Every day is different and every day brings with it a new set of challenges. They will gain skills in safety, quality control, finance, special projects and proposals, as well as the daily operations of aggregates, asphalt production, logistics, and road construction.
Job Responsibilities

• Trainees will spend time rotating through various departments coupled with training around operations functions to include gaining knowledge of production activities, manufacturing processes, safety and quality programs, business development, customer service and much more.
• Trainees will be assigned a mentor to aid in their growth process

Job Requirements

• Ability to travel as needed for training purposes
• Relocatable for advancement opportunities
• Bachelor's Degree in Construction, Engineering, or equivalent work or Military experience
• Leadership and/or managerial skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Experience within the construction, building materials or related industry

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and hear.
• The employee is frequently required to sit, climb and use hands to finger, handle or feel.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move from 10 to 30 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job includes: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perceptiion.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; and extreme cold and/or heat.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud when out in the field.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH
CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.
If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!
APAC Mississippi, Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
EOE/Vet/Disability
CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.