2026 Innovative Closure Solutions Management Trainee

Ready to ignite your career Discover a high-impact opportunity with Greif.

Greif offers a unique opportunity to learn lead and make an immediate impactona global organization where your ideas are valued. As a leader in industrial packaging Greif delivers essential solutions and legendary customer service across 35 countries.

Proud recipient of the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award

Ifyou areready to build a career that grows with youyou havecome to the right place.

About the Management Trainee Program

The Greif Management Trainee Program is a structured hands-on rotational experience designed to prepare early career talent for future roles across the organization. This role is aligned to Greifs Innovative Closure Solutions business unit wherethe cohort of Trainees will support the development and delivery of high-performance closure solutions while gaining exposure to key business functions. Trainees gain exposure to key business functions while developing the skills needed to lead teams manage operations and drive results.

What You Will Have the Opportunity to Do

• Participate in across-functional rotational programacross key areas such asproduct development sales and plantoperations/maintenance(based on business needs)

• Gainhands-on experiencesupporting day-to-day business and operational priorities

• Learn how leadersmanage safety quality and customer expectations

• Build foundational skills inworkplace effectivenessproblemsolving anddecisionmaking

• Analyze business processes andidentifycontinuous improvement opportunities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to supportbusiness initiatives and projects

• Receivetraining coaching and mentorshipfrom experienced leaders

• Prepare forplacement into a full-time roleupon successful program completion

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Industrial Mechanical Manufacturing Electrical EngineeringPaper SciencesPlastics Technology or Polymer Sciences or a closely related engineering or technical discipline

• Recent graduates or early-career professionalswith03 years of experiencein engineering manufacturing operations or supply chain environments

• Willingness and ability to work inplant-based / manufacturing settings

• Legal authorization to work in the United Stateswithout current or future sponsorship requirements

• Ability to workfull-time on-sitein Carol Stream ILfor the duration of the program

• Flexibility to traveldomestically and internationally as business needs require

• Demonstrated ability tolearn quickly adapt to change and thrive in a fast-paced performance-oriented environment

• Foundational understanding ofmanufacturing processes Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies

• ProficiencyinMicrosoft Office applications includingExcel PowerPoint and Outlook with the ability to analyze data and present insights effectively

What Sets You Apart

• Demonstrated leadership experience throughinternshipsco-ops student organizations or campusand communityinvolvement

• Effective communicationand interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively

• Aproblem-solving mindsetwith the ability to analyze information and make sound decisions

• Curiosity and motivation to understand howvarious partsof the business work together

• Comfort working both independently and as part of a team

• Resilience adaptability and openness tofeedback and continuous improvement

• Interest in developingpeople processes and business outcomes

• Willingness toparticipateinrotational learning experiencesthat may vary by location or function

Ready to embark on this exciting leadership journey We have a place for you here. Apply now!

EEO Statement:

offer a competitive salary excellentbenefitsand opportunity for growth. Greif Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on sexual orientation gender identity race gender religion age national origin color disability or veteran status. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran. For moreinformationread Greifs Equal Opportunity Policy.