OPERATIONS LEADERSHIP
​​​​​​​DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Expand your perspective, develop expertise and build your global network.

A JOURNEY FULL OF OPPORTUNITIES

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Experimenting, testing, and discovering is in our DNA – and the Operations Leadership Development Program reflects just that. It’s the best opportunity to explore different career paths within our Integrated Supply Chain Operations.​​​​​​​
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ABOUT OLDP

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Over the course of three years, you will participate in four nine-month job rotations in different areas of Integrated Supply Chain Operations in our Life Sciences business. Meanwhile, you can build your portfolio of expertise, explore your interests, and develop your skills.

We have sites in over 60 countries, so you will have the opportunity to work with our diverse teams in regions such as Germany, France, Switzerland, Ireland, US, China, and India. As you progress through the program, you will also work with senior leadership and gain insight into our core businesses, processes, and technologies. Take the opportunity to broaden your horizons and make a difference with us!

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kick-off in seven countries each year.

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rotations in Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Distribution.

TRAINING
in Lean Six Sigma, leadership, and career development.

BENEFITS
What can you expect from the OLDP?

Benefits:
  • Experience in various areas of engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and distribution.
  • Exposure to manufacturing plants, systems and processes, emerging markets, strategic projects and senior leadership.
  • Opportunities to learn supervisory skills, Lean and Six Sigma quality systems, change management, insights, finance, and global cultural perspectives.
  • Deep dive into assignments based on career interests, development areas, and business needs.
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WHO YOU ARE
Let’s find out if the OLDP is the right program for you! Have you:

  • Received a master’s degree with good academic performance in mechanical, chemical, industrial or manufacturing engineering, logistics, or supply chain
  • Recently graduated or expect to graduate this year
  • Completed at least one internship abroad 
  • Candidates must be flexible with mobility during and after the program.
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"I am excited to get more insight into the process and improve it. For example, establishing a new kpi reporting concept to increase forecast transparency for our stakeholders."
ujang
MELINA
Operations Leadership Development Trainee

Our Recruiting Process
 
​​​​​​​depending on the position (level, functional area, country) the process can vary slightly. 
 
You apply
Complete your online application for your preferred role(s) that match your interests and qualification. If you cannot find a suitable role please join our Talent Zone and learn more about career opportunities. 
We screen
 
We review your application and if we determine that you are a good fit we will move you to the selecetion process. 
 
We assess
 
You are interviewed by phone, via video and/or face to face. 
 
Mutual agreement
Ideally you are the perfect match for us! We hope you consider us as your new employer. 
Work you magic!
To guarantee you a smooth start our onboarding preparation begins. 

CHECK OUT OUR OTHER GRADUATE PROGRAM
The choice is yours: Find your track, embrace your full potential, and experience one international assignment to push the boundaries of science and technology with our GOglobal Program or Engineering Leadership Development Program (ELDP). 

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WORK WITH US
Grow, thrive, and work your magic with us! Let’s focus on enriching people’s lives with our Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics solutions.
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