OPERATIONS LEADERSHIP
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

Expand your perspective, develop expertise and build your global network.

A JOURNEY FULL OF OPPORTUNITIES


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.

THIS IS OLDP

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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.
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Learn more about the benefits of our OLDP firsthand from Alexandre.

ABOUT OLDP


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!


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.

WHO YOU ARE

Let’s find out if the OLDP is the right program for you!

Have you:
  • Received a Bachelor’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 

  • Candidates must be flexible with mobility during and after the program.

  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis
"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."
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MELINA
Operations Leadership Development Trainee

THE APPLICATION PROCESS

Become part of our team! Learn more about the application process.
You apply
Create an account in our application system. Fill out your candidate profile, and apply for a specific job.
We screen
We take a close look at all applications and send you feedback within 3–4 weeks. If your application matches an open position, you will enter the selection process.
We assess
First, you will be interviewed by phone and/or video/Skype.

Then, we invite you to an assessment center. Depending on the position, this may last one or two days and may include a case study. 
We both decide
Is it a match for you too? Then, let’s agree on a formal job offer

CHECK OUT OUR OTHER GRADUATE PROGRAMS

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).

OUR EVENTS

Learn more about us with an overview of our recruiting and general events.

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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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