Operations Leadership Programme

Naturex is an international leader in plant extraction and the development of natural ingredients and solutions for the food, health and beauty sectors. Naturex operates its business through three business units, food and beverage, health and nutrition and personal care. The company operates 16 production locations around the world and employs around 1,700 people. Naturex became part of Givaudan in 2018.

**Operations Leadership Programme**:
**Operations Manager of the future - your new challenge?**

We know that our path to success is within our people. Finding and developing today’s best talent, who will one day become future leaders of our company, is the primary goal of our Operations Leadership program. In this program with Givaudan - the global leader in the flavor and fragrance industry - you will have the opportunity to train for a career in Taste & Wellbeing Operations and become part of our dynamic teams.

Our Operations Leadership Program offers talent the opportunity to experience robust learning in a dynamic and multicultural environment. You will build a broad understanding of the Givaudan natural flavors business and develop managerial skills and competencies in preparation to take a leading position in one of our operations areas. The program combines structured learning and development with on-the-job training, project management opportunities, and mentoring with senior professionals. An exciting opportunity if you bring a couple of years of relevant experience, have a keen interest in pursuing a career in Operations Management, and would like to fast forward your career.

You will be based in one of our manufacturing sites in Europe, traveling within the region as well as doing one rotation abroad is part of the program.

**Program structure**:

- **Two years of cross-functional training**; curriculum made up different assignments with the objective of building business understanding and cultivating business skills and competencies;
- **Assignments **will be in Operations functions such as Production, Quality Management, Supply Chain, or Continuous Improvement;
- **One of the rotations** is to be an international assignment outside of your Site;
- **These diverse assignments** will involve working on real-time business issues; having direct contact with different stakeholders and operating in regional and multidisciplinary projects with colleagues from different countries;
- You will also be responsible for ensuring that **opportunities for learning and self-development** are fully utilized so that you are prepared to take a position in an area of operations at the end of the program.

**Success profile**:

- Master’s degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management or Engineering
- 2-3 years of relevant full-time working experience within the Food Industry
- Interest in Flavours industry
- Willingness to travel and relocate every 6 months within Europe during the program
- Strong interpersonal skills in a multicultural environment
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- High learning agility
- Demonstrated drive for results
- Structured and creative approach to work
- Self-motivated
- Ability to handle risk and uncertainty
- Willing and able to complete all assignments including one assignment abroad

**You?**

Are you someone who wants to grow and shape your own world? Who thrives in a culture where you express yourself in a creative team environment? Who wants to collaborate and learn together with people who are as passionate as you are? Then come join us - and impact your world

**Your next career step?**

Givaudan is not only the global leader in the creation of flavors and fragrances but also a place where you can impact your world and contribute to solutions that touch and delight people all over the world every day. We encourage our employees to work on varied challenges and opportunities that foster growth and promote career development. For the latest opportunities, visit Job Opportunities on Engage to grow and shape your path.

This role is open in multiple locations: Milan (Italy), Valencia (Spain).

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.
You work within an inspiring teamwork culture - where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.
Join us and Impact Your World

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Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.