Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What kinds of rotations will I go through and what will I learn from them?
You will have the opportunity to go through corporate based rotations like Supply Chain, IT, Marketing, Service Quality/Training/6 Sigma, etc. In these rotations, you will gain exposure to the Corporate office environment and how the departments within operate. You will also have the opportunity to go through some rotations off site in Operations, Safety, Start-Up, etc. These opportunities will give you some experience and exposure to the customer and our employees at the site. You will learn how our leadership team leads and motivates our employees at the sites, how our leaders handle the financial responsibilities, how to interact and communicate with our customer, and much more!

How are rotations assigned?
There are several things that go into your rotation assignments. Our Director of Organizational Development determines your next rotation based on our company needs, your developmental needs, and your interests/career path.

What happens when I finish the program?
All LDP participants have different career paths, goals, and strengths. All participants are unique with their own career path to leadership. It's really in your hands to determine your first step out of the program. LDP participants are expected to network and make a plan for their career during the 2 year program. Many trainees will have their first job out of the program determined early on, and it takes others a little longer. If you haven't determined what you want your next step to be as you exit the program, you will meet with key executives throughout the company to help identify what that next step will be.

What is ATS looking for in applicants?
We are looking for college graduates who possess an outgoing personality, affinity for people, the desire to help lead and develop others, the ability to get work done through others, great presentation skills, good vocabulary, the ability to be creative, confident and congenial. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree.

Candidates must be open to relocation in order to take advantage of the opportunities this program will provide as well as a desire to see the country and potentially the world.

Why should I choose this program over the programs other companies are offering?

As ATS continues to grow, we will have more and more opportunities for our employees to grow. ATS allows you the opportunity to be cross trained in many areas that will help you advance your career quickly. ATS offers a very competitive salary and benefit package. (For more information on ATS benefits, click here.)

What kind of training will I receive?
ATS requires all employees to get at least 20 hours of training per year, but we certainly don't limit you to only 20 hours of training per year. We encourage you to get as much training as possible. We often have in house leadership training that all LDP participants are encouraged to participate in. You will be required to take 6 Sigma greenbelt training, Service Quality training, and Safety training. We encourage you to seek out additional training that could benefit you along the way.

What is the interview process?
Throughout the interview process, you will get an opportunity to meet with our Director of Organizational Development as well as 2-3 other leaders throughout the organization. This gives you an opportunity to gain insight from leaders all across our organization. You will also be introduced to one of our current Leadership Development Program participants. Ask all the questions you want! We aren't only interviewing you.you are interviewing us!