Job Opportunities Operations Leadership Trainee mwd 113893

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience.

Create for happier, healthier lives with love for nature. Together with kindness, humility, and a spirit of adventure, we deliver food innovations, craft-inspired fragrances, and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There is much to learn from our 79 production sites worldwide, known for their best-in-class processes and procedures. We have high-performing leaders and caring colleagues to explore ideas and ambitions with. Every day, your energy, personality, and determination will shape our future, making a positive difference for billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.

Operations Leadership Trainee (m/f/d)

In the span of 18 to 24 months, during your rotation in our Operations Leadership Program, you will gain valuable insights into multiple departments within Givaudan's operational functions. Through hands-on training and project management opportunities, you will enhance both your soft and hard skills. This program is ideal for graduates with some professional experience who are eager to apply their core technical and project management skills in a dynamic, people-focused manufacturing setting. You will report directly to the Head of Operations, who will be your mentor throughout the program.

This could be your perfect opportunity if you enjoy working in a cross-functional team and aim to improve operational performance.

This program includes the following core deliverables:

• Functional Rotations (18-24 months): Associates will be assigned to different rotations to understand all areas critical to the Operations function. Each rotation will have a Departmental Sponsor / Learning Leader overseeing your work and training in areas such as Production, Plant Maintenance, Engineering, Quality Control, and Process Technology.
• Project Management: Associates will be given technical and continuous improvement projects to manage or participate in throughout the program.
• Leadership Development: Associates will develop people leadership skills and manage daily operational efforts within their departments, transitioning into leadership roles within Givaudan.

Your professional profile includes:

• University degree in Engineering, Natural Sciences, Business Administration, or a comparable discipline.
• At least 1 year of experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting, such as pharma or food industry.
• Project management experience is advantageous.
• Hands-on approach with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of Lean / Continuous Improvement (CI).
• Business fluency in German and English.

Our benefits:

• 37.5-hour week with flexible working hours within the framework of the collective labor agreement for the chemical industry.
• 30 days holiday, company pension scheme.
• Leased bicycles and fresh fruit.
• Free drinks (tea, coffee, water) and parking spaces.
• Company restaurant.

LIHybrid

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people's lives.

You work within an inspiring team culture where you can thrive, collaborate, and learn from talented, passionate people across disciplines, regions, and divisions.

Every essence of you enriches our world.

Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers, and partners.

Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can impact our world.

Required Experience:

Intern

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