Operations Global Graduate Management Trainee

Reynolds American is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow by Building a Smokeless World. To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey! Tomorrow can’t wait, let’s shape it together!

REYNOLDS AMERICAN has an exciting opportunity for a Operations Trainee in Winston-Salem, NC / Clarksville, TN

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. You will gain exposure across Manufacturing, Leaf, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality and Procurement while collaborating with leaders to deliver meaningful business results.

• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher required in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Industrial Management, Business, STEM or 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.

At Reynolds American, we are committed to our Purpose of creating A Better Tomorrow. This is what drives our people and our passion for innovation. See what is possible for you at REYNOLDS AMERICAN.

Collaboration and teamwork underpin everything we do here. We know that embracing talent from all backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals.

The following is a general summary of the competitive compensation and benefit plans we offer:

• 401(k) plan that offers 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 (401k) contributions up to six percent
• Company contributes an additional three percent to 401(k) 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)
• Company paid…