Graduate Program - Operations / Manufacturing

Averydennison; Turnhout; Presencial; EUR 34.000 - 42.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Relocation support package

Employer-funded group insurance

Hospitalisation insurance

Meal Vouchers

Year-End Bonus

Solidarity Fund

20 days paid annual leave

10 public holidays

18 days reduced hours

Flexible working hours

Training & Mentorship Program

Dutch language courses

Free parking

EV chargers

Company restaurant

Free coffee/tea

Employee Assistance Program

Social activities

Resumo da vaga

Avery Dennison is launching a two-year Graduate Program in Turnhout, Belgium, offering two 12-month rotations in Operations and Production. The first year focuses on hands-on projects such as packaging standardization and changeover optimization on slitting machines, with Lean and AI-enabled processes.

An international assignment may follow in Europe. You will join multiple teams, develop leadership and communication skills, and contribute to both daily operations and strategic manufacturing

Qualificações

• Bachelor's or Master's in a relevant engineering discipline (mechanical, chemical, electrical, energy, industrial, production, safety, or equivalent).
• Internships, student work, or academic projects in international manufacturing settings preferred.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).

Conhecimentos

Deep Curiosity

Autonomous Mindset

Analytical & AI Literacy

Exceptional Communication

Formação

Bachelor's or Master's in an engineering discipline

Descrição da vaga

About the role

As part of this two-year rotational program, you will undertake two exciting 12-month assignments across different areas of Operations and Production. You will join our team in Turnhout, Belgium for your first rotation before taking the opportunity to embark on an international assignment at one of our other production sites in Europe during your second year.

During your first 12 months in this graduate program, you will gain hands‑on experience by supporting two key operational projects: packaging standardization and changeover optimization for our slitting machines. Working alongside experienced colleagues and project leads, you will connect with teams across departments, learn and apply practical Lean tools to collect and check data, and explore how AI tools can enable automation.

We will empower you to quickly take on responsibilities while exploring all facets of our business. You will contribute both to daily operational management and to strategic manufacturing projects. Beyond technical expertise, you will develop strong communication and leadership skills essential for driving sustainable continuous improvement and leaving a lasting mark on our sites.

Wondering what your career path will look like after completion of the program? We are committed to your career long-term. The Turnhout team will remain in close contact with you throughout your journey. As the end of the program approaches, we will discuss options for returning on‑site for a permanent role, ensuring we align your talents with the needs of our organization.

Required:

• University degree (Bachelor's or Master's) in a relevant engineering discipline (mechanical, chemical, electrical, energy, industrial, production, safety, or equivalent).


• Initial practical experience (such as internships, student work, or academic projects), ideally within an international manufacturing setting.


• Fluency in English (written and spoken).

Skills you need to succeed:

• Deep Curiosity: A strong desire to get under the hood, understand how processes work, and trace data back to its source.


• Autonomous Mindset: The initiative to take personal ownership of tasks, paired with the openness to learn and take guidance from experienced mentors.


• Analytical & AI Literacy: Strong analytical problem‑solving capabilities and high comfort leveraging AI tools to assist everyday workflows, combined with a proactive approach to reaching out across departments to collect and cross‑check information.


• Exceptional Communication: Strong interpersonal skills and genuine enthusiasm for building positive, collaborative relationships across diverse plant teams.

Important:

Please be aware that for the Graduate Program - Operations / Manufacturing, an unrestricted right to work in the EU is required.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Financial & Health Security : Benefit from competitive compensation, a relocation support package as well as a fully employer‑funded group insurance and Hospitalisation insurance.


• Benefit from Meal Vouchers (€10) and a Year‑End Bonus.


• We also offer a Solidarity Fund to support colleagues and families in times of loss.


• Time Off & Flexibility : Benefits include 20 days of paid annual leave, 10 public holidays, and 18 additional days of reduced hours.


• We offer flexible working hours (start between 7:00-9:00 AM, end between 3:30-6:00 PM).


• Continuous Development : Participate in a structured Training & Mentorship Program, which will enable you to build your skills and transition from college to the corporate workplace, leveraging strengths and defining your career path.


• Develop your career through a Personal Development Plan, creating and maintaining your own talent profile, and access to specialized training programs, one‑on‑one coaching, and Dutch language courses to support your growth within our organization.


• On‑site & Community Perks : Take advantage of free parking, EV chargers, a company restaurant, free coffee/tea, and "My Avery Dennison Benefits" for online shopping discounts.


• We offer an Employee Assistance Program and host social activities.

Why join Avery Dennison:

We are a global materials science and digital identification solutions company with locations in over 50 countries, and approximately 35,000 employees worldwide. As a science and innovation company, we believe that diverse teams are stronger teams. We are committed to fostering a culture of curiosity and courage, where you can grow your career with a company that has innovation in its DNA. Founded on creating real‑world impact to enable a better future, we strive to provide an open, collaborative culture where diversity of thought is encouraged and respected. Hear from our employees about what it's like working at Avery Dennison. Learn