Graduate Program - Operations / Manufacturing

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Job Description

About the role
As part of this two-year rotational program, you will undertake two exciting 12-month assignments across different areas of Operations and Production. You will join our team in Turnhout, Belgium for your first rotation before taking the opportunity to embark on an international assignment at one of our other production sites in Europe during your second year.
During your first 12 months in this graduate program, you will gain hands-on experience by supporting two key operational projects: packaging standardization and changeover optimization for our slitting machines. Working alongside experienced colleagues and project leads, you will connect with teams across departments, learn and apply practical Lean tools to collect and check data, and explore how AI tools can enable automation.
We will empower you to quickly take on responsibilities while exploring all facets of our business. You will contribute both to daily operational management and to strategic manufacturing projects. Beyond technical expertise, you will develop strong communication and leadership skills essential for driving sustainable continuous improvement and leaving a lasting mark on our sites.
Wondering what your career path will look like after completion of the program?
We are committed to your career long-term. The Turnhout team will remain in close contact with you throughout your journey. As the end of the program approaches, we will discuss options for returning on-site for a permanent role, ensuring we align your talents with the needs of our organization

Requisiti del candidato:

Qualifications

Required:
* University degree (Bachelor's or Master's) in a relevant engineering discipline (mechanical, chemical, electrical, energy, industrial, production, safety, or equivalent).
* Initial practical experience (such as internships, student work, or academic projects), ideally within an international manufacturing setting.
* Fluency in English (written and spoken).
Skills you need to succeed:
* Deep Curiosity: A strong desire to get under the hood, understand how processes work, and trace data back to its source.
* Autonomous Mindset: The initiative to take personal ownership of tasks, paired with the openness to learn and take guidance from experienced mentors.
* Analytical & AI Literacy: Strong analytical problem-solving capabilities and high comfort leveraging AI tools to assist everyday workflows, combined with a proactive approach to reaching out across departments to collect and cross-check information.
* Exceptional Communication: Strong interpersonal skills and genuine enthusiasm for building positive, collaborative relationships across diverse plant teams.

Important:
* Please be aware that for the Graduate Program - Operations / Manufacturing, an unrestricted right to work in the EU is required.
* To help us process your application quickly, please upload your CV in either PDF or Word format. We also kindly ask that you submit your resume in the same language as this job posting