Operations Leadership Development Program (OLDP) Associate

Austin Community College; Franklin (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Networking with senior leaders

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking candidates for its Operations Leadership Development Program, which offers a dynamic three-year training opportunity designed to develop the next generation of operations leaders. Candidates will rotate through various departments such as Supply Chain and Quality Assurance, gaining hands-on experience and professional development. This full-time program leads to a meaningful career with long-term advancement potential, offering competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Upcoming graduates with a passion for innovation and collaboration.
• Strong communicators with written and verbal skills.
• Problem solvers with project management experience.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States or Ireland without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience across key operations capabilities.
• Lead and supervise a team during one rotation.
• Engage in professional development and networking activities.
• Potential to assume a full-time leadership role after program completion.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related fields

Job description

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Operations Leadership Development Program (OLDP) Associate

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.

Locations: Massachusetts (Milford, Franklin, or Taunton), USA or 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

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 Programis set to begin June 2026