Operations Leadership Development Program (OLDP) Associate

Waters Corporation; Wexford; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in life sciences is launching an Operations Leadership Development Program in Wexford, Ireland. This immersive 3-year program includes rotations across various operational departments and aims to develop the next generation of operations leaders. The ideal candidates are recent graduates with strong communication and analytical skills, and a commitment to the program. Attractive salary and opportunities for professional development will be provided.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Comprehensive Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Graduates with a passion for innovation and collaboration.
• Internship or Co-Op experience in relevant coursework required.
• Commitment to complete the full 3-year program.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience through rotational departments.
• Lead and supervise a team during one rotation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management skills

Communication skills

Leadership qualities

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related fields

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to launch your career in Global Operations with a world-class organization that focuses on accelerating the benefits of pioneering science to improve human health and well-being? Our Operations Leadership Development Program (OLDP) is a dynamic three-year development opportunity designed to cultivate the next generation of operations leaders. Based in Massachusetts, USA or Wexford, Ireland, this immersive program offers cross-functional training and hands-on experience within a global life sciences organization.

Over the course of four, nine-month rotations, you will gain hands-on experience across our key capabilities within operations. Each rotation is designed to build critical skills, provide global exposure, and develop your leadership capabilities through mentorship and real-workplace challenges. One rotation will also include the opportunity to lead and supervise a team. Upon successful completion of the program, you will transition into a full-time leadership role aligned with your strengths and business needs.

Location: Wexford, Ireland

Program Length: 3 Years (Full-Time, Permanent; Final Placement Upon Completion)

Responsibilities

• Three-Year Rotational departments could include, but are not limited to:
• Supply Chain
• Procurement
• Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical & Industrial)
• Manufacturing Operations
• Chemical Manufacturing Operations
• Consumables
• Instrumentation
• Informatics
• Continuous Improvement / Lean Six Sigma / Operational Excellence
• Quality Assurance
• Environmental, Health & Safety

Program Highlights

• Global Exposure: Work with cross-functional teams and gain insight into international operations
• Foundational Experience: A broad, foundational understanding of global operations in a high-impact industry
• Professional Development & Networking: Gain leadership coaching, people management and technical skills training, project management experience and opportunities to connect with senior leaders
• A pathway to a meaningful, full-time career with long-term advancement potential
• Working in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility
• Final Placement: A full-time position upon successful completion of the program
• Competitive Salary & Benefits

What We Are Looking For

• Upcoming graduates with a passion for innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Problem solvers with strong analytical and project management skills
• Strong communicators with written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Leaders who are self-motivated, work well independently as well as part of a team, and have a strong attention to detail
• Individuals who are open to geographic mobility and excited about opportunities to grow within different regions or markets

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical & Industrial), Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Logistics, Business, or related fields
• Internship or Co-Op experience in relevant coursework
• Commitment to the full 3-year program
• To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States or Ireland, and should not require sponsorship (current or future) for employment visa status

The Operations Leadership Development Program is set to begin June 2026.

Company Description

Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in analytical instruments, separations technologies, and software, serving the life, materials, food, and environmental sciences for over 65 years. Our Company helps ensure the efficacy of medicines, the safety of food and the purity of water, and the quality and sustainability of products used every day. In over 100 countries, our 7,600+ passionate employees collaborate with customers in laboratories, manufacturing sites, and hospitals to accelerate the benefits of pioneering science.

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It benefits our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.