Job: Operations Leadership Trainee

Company : Givaudan; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 89,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two-year internship

Job summary

Givaudan in Johannesburg invites applications for the 2-year Operations Leadership Programme, combining structured learning, on-the-job training and project management. Participants rotate across multiple operations departments and gain exposure to manufacturing, production and support functions.

The programme develops leadership skills, prepares trainees to supervise daily operations and to contribute to process improvements and cross-functional projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering/operations field.
• Minimum 2 years of work experience.
• Fluency in English; strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through up to 7 operations departments.
• Gain experience in production, quality, warehouse/distribution, planning, maintenance and engineering.
• Exposure to HR, accounting, supply chain and commercial areas.
• Develop people-management and leadership skills.
• Supervise and coordinate daily operations.
• Manage or participate in projects during the programme.

Skills

Fluency in English

Leadership potential

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Operations Management

Job description

This is a 2-year Operations Leadership Programme that combines structured learning, on-the-job training and project management. The programme includes rotations across different operations departments and provides exposure to manufacturing, production and other business functions. It also focuses on developing leadership skills and preparing trainees to supervise and coordinate daily operations.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through up to 7 operations departments.
• Gain experience in Production, Quality, Warehouse/Distribution, Planning, Maintenance and Engineering.
• Gain exposure to HR, Accounting, Supply Chain, Commercial and other business areas.
• Develop people-management and leadership skills.
• Supervise and coordinate daily operations.
• Manage or participate in projects during the programme.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Operations Management.
• At least 2 years of work experience.
• Fluency in English.
• Manufacturing/industrial experience preferred.
• Results-oriented and adaptable.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Hiring organization

Givaudan

Employment Type: internship

Job Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

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