European Graduate Program - Operations / Manufacturing

Job description

Within this stream of our 2-year rotational European Graduate Program of our Materials Group Business Unit, you'll tackle two exciting 12-month assignments in different areas of Operations and Manufacturing at various production sites across Europe. We'll empower you to take on responsibility quickly while you explore all aspects of our operations. You'll contribute to both day-to-day activities and strategic manufacturing projects.

Beyond honing your technical expertise, you'll have the opportunity to develop strong communication and leadership skills. These skills will be essential as you drive sustainable continuous improvement within the sites and make a lasting impact.

Your tasks may include activities such as: Support local & European continuous improvement and optimization projects in areas such as Process Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and EHS. Participate in project work including new equipment installation and machine modifications. Execute manufacturing key projects and prepare for potential Teamleader roles in the second rotation. Drive sustainable continuous improvement within the sites to ensure a lasting operational impact.

Support Digital Transformation and Enterprise Lean Six Sigma initiatives across various production sites. Wondering what your career path will look like after completion of the program? We are committed to your career long-term. Having successfully completed your rotations, you will have the opportunity to build your career your way. Grow vertically, change roles, try new things - we will support you in this process of finding the right permanent role, balancing your talents with our organizational needs.

More details about the program as well as the application process can be found here .

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant Engineering field, such as Mechanical / Chemical / Electrical / Energy / Industrial / Production / Safety Engineering or equivalent Initial practical exposure (internships, co-ops, or academic projects), ideally within an international manufacturing environment. Good proficiency in English. Flexibility to relocate for different projects and assignments across Europe during the program Further skills you will need to succeed: Foundational knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or Lean Six Sigma tools is a strong plus.

An autonomous, proactive approach with a passion for experimentation and problem-solving Outstanding interpersonal and strong organizational skills, with a genuine passion for collaborating with people across different teams.

Important

Please note that the work location indicated in this posting is a placeholder, as we are recruiting for various locations across Europe.

Start date

1st April 2027 Please be aware that for the European Graduate Program - Operations / Manufacturing, an unrestricted right to work in the EU is required. To help us process your application quickly, please upload your CV in either PDF or Word format. We also kindly ask that you submit your resume in the same language as this job posting.