European Lean Operations Graduate Program

Avery Dennison Corporation; Oegstgeest, Leiden; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

€500 annual training budget

Pension and health benefits

Hybrid work options

Annual leave 24 days

Job summary

Avery Dennison Corporation invites you to join the European Graduate Program - Operations / Lean Manufacturing. This two-year international rotational program develops leaders in manufacturing, lean operations, and digital transformation, with the first 12 months in Oegstgeest and a subsequent international assignment in Year 2.

You will contribute to daily operations and strategic projects, join the Ignite Movement, and build leadership and problem-solving skills to advance continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Production, or General Engineering (or equivalent).
• Initial practical exposure (internships, co-ops, or academic projects), ideally within an international manufacturing environment.
• Full professional fluency in English.
• Foundational knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or Lean Six Sigma tools.

Responsibilities

• Connect and align core operational streams across Training, Management, Design, and Communication.
• Manage and optimize shared digital platforms and resource hubs for our growing internal community.
• Partner with Movement Leads to design engaging training materials, digital tools, and interactive workshops.
• Apply Lean methodologies to test, refine, and elevate day-to-day manufacturing workflows.
• Explore and integrate digital tools, basic scripts, and emerging AI technologies to streamline operational processes.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or Master in Mechanical/ Chemical/ Industrial/ Production/ General Engineering

Job description

Avery Dennison Corporation invites you to join the European Graduate Program - Operations / Lean Manufacturing. This two-year international rotational program develops leaders in manufacturing, lean operations, and digital transformation, with the first 12 months in Oegstgeest and a subsequent international assignment in Year 2.

You will contribute to daily operations and strategic projects, join the Ignite Movement, and build leadership and problem-solving skills to advance continuous