Management Trainee

Kion Group AG; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Development

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

Pay Transparency

Global Opportunities

Job summary

KION Group AG in Atlanta is offering a Management Trainee position designed to develop future leaders within Installation, Project, or line management roles. You will support the VP, Installation, Business Solutions, Americas, and the Installation Leadership team by coordinating meetings, preparing reports, and handling key administrative tasks.

The 24-month program provides structured development, exposure to construction scheduling, field operations, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key point of contact for the Installation Leadership team and manage internal/external communications.
• Coordinate and manage installation leadership meetings, including agenda, progress reporting, and action items.
• Track and follow up on leadership action items and summarize results for leadership reviews.
• Support administrative and operational activities tied to installation and construction execution, including travel and scheduling.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization & problem-solving

Task prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/related field

Scheduling/lean construction coursework

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

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

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.

KION brands keep the world moving - globally, regionally, and locally.

KION is the Supply Chain Solutions Company. With over 42,000 employees in more than 100 countries, we enable smart, sustainable, and reliable supply chains worldwide - wherever goods are stored, moved, or delivered.

KION offers its customers the full spectrum of solutions to make their supply chains future-ready.

Our international brands, Linde Material Handling, STILL, and Baoli and our regional brands, Fenwick and OM, stand for outstanding technological innovation, intelligent automation and service excellence in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment.

Dematic complements this expertise with state-of-the-art automation technology and AI-supported software solutions that optimize intralogistics across warehousing, production, and distribution.

Whether locally or globally - we offer exciting career opportunities in an innovative environment shaped by our core values: Integrity, Collaboration, Courage, and Excellence.

Together, we create the magic of supply chain solutions.

Join our team - Push it forward.