Company Description
RRD is a leading global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions that elevate engagement across the complete customer journey. The company offers the industry's most trusted portfolio of creative execution and world-wide business process consulting, with services designed to lower environmental impact. With 22,000 clients, including 93% of the Fortune 100, and 32,000 employees across 28 countries, RRD brings the expertise, execution, and scale designed to transform customer touchpoints into meaningful moments of impact.
Job Description
The Associate - Operations-Leadership program is a full-time, entry-level role that provides a twelve-month training program to prepare you for an operational leadership position in one of our manufacturing facilities throughout the United States. The program is designed to offer comprehensive training in all areas of the manufacturing facility to learn the RRD solutions and manufacturing processes.
Please note: The Associate Development Program has a required cohort start date. In Madison Heights, MI, we are currently hiring for the July 2026 cohort.
Responsibilities:
Learn several production rotations and learn the six core plant business functions: manufacturing, logistics, operations, administration, human resources, and finance.
Shadow position-specific positions and then perform in those roles for a period of time to complete each rotation
Assist Plant Leaders in the everyday functions of the facility as learning opportunities arise. There will be many and they will vary according to the situation
Attend plant meetings both internal and external
Continue to read publications about the print and manufacturing industries in order to increase your understanding of the field
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, IT, marketing, finance or related fields, or equivalent work experience required
Strong computer skills including Word and Excel
Prior internship in a manufacturing company/environment is a plus
Knowledge of the printing process is a plus
Motivated to succeed
Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Understanding of basic business practices
High energy level, excellent customer service skills, and a strong work ethic
Self-Confident
Written and Verbal communication prowess
Very strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Additional Information
RRD's current salary range for this role is $50,000 to $60,000 / year. The salary range may be adjusted
based on the applicable geographic location of the hired employee, and the range may change in the
future. At RRD, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and
compensation decisions may vary based upon, but not limited to education, skills, experience, proficiency,
performance, shift and location. Depending on the role, in addition to base salary, the total compensation
package may also include participation in a bonus, commission or incentive program. RRD's benefit
offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with
company match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus parental
leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance and employer/partner discounts.
All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of both a pre-employment background and drug screen.
RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans
RR Donnelley is an EEO/AA including Vets and Disabled Employer
RR Donnelley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The company’s policy is to select, place and deal with all its employees without discrimination based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, perceived disability, sexual orientation, protected Veteran status, genetic information or on the basis of any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
