European Graduate Program - Manufacturing/Operations

Avery Dennison (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science company specializing in the design and manufacture of a wide variety of labeling and functional materials. The company’s products, which are used in nearly every major industry, include pressure-sensitive materials for labels and graphic applications; tapes and other bonding solutions for industrial, medical, and retail applications; tags, labels and embellishments for apparel; and radio frequency identification (RFID) solutions serving retail apparel and other markets. Headquartered in Glendale, California, the company employs more than 30,000 employees in over 50 countries. Reported sales in 2020 were $7 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

Are you ready for the challenge of solving complex problems within manufacturing in a fast paced and dynamic environment? Do you thrive being exposed to diverse assignments in different teams across Europe?

Within the Operations stream of our 2-year-rotational European Graduate Program, you will be exposed to two 12 month assignments within manufacturing that are integral to our business.

Your first assignment will be taking place in the Environment, Health & Safety department in our production site in Soignies, Belgium. In this role, you will learn everything around the work of an EHS Engineer and support with crucial initiatives in respect of the renewal of the Environmental Permit, Energy Consumption, Plant Solvent Management and Fire Prevention. For the second assignment, you will have the chance to sign up for one of our projects available in our European Production sites, such as:

• Support of continuous improvement projects with respect to Production Excellence, Environment, Health & Safety, Quality, Maintenance, Process Excellence or Enterprise Lean Six Sigma.
• Optimization projects across the whole European network
• Involvement in project work including installation of new equipment / machine modifications etc.
• Manufacturing key projects and people management roles

During the program, it will not only be about becoming a technical expert. To really drive a sustainable continuous improvement in the sites, you will need to demonstrate and develop further your communication and leadership skillsto make an impact and contribute to our ambition to define and deliver world class manufacturing processes, products and services.

While you are on this exciting journey, you will receive plenty of support along the way. Our Mentoring Program, combined with a concentrated blend of experiential on-the-job learning, classroom and online training will enable you to build your skills and transition from college to the corporate workplace, leveraging strengths and defining your career path.

What we expect from you!

• University Degree (Bachelor / Master) in a relevant Engineering field
• First relevant practical experience (e.g. internships, project work), preferably in an international manufacturing environment
• A good level of English as well as French
• Willingness to relocate into different projects and locations across Europe during the program

We are looking for agile problem-solvers who enjoy working in a dynamic and collaborative environment, and who are striving to make a difference by contributing their own strengths and ideas.

Applying for European Graduate Program means going all out for an exciting, dynamic and multi-faceted opportunity that offers new challenges each day. Ready to take on the challenge? Apply online now for the next program start date on 1st of October 2021!

Avery Dennison is a great place to work for everyone - just click here to get to know us better:Life at Avery Dennison

We offer:

• Relocation Support
• Structured Training Curriculum
• Mentoring Program

More details around the program and the application process can be found here.

We understand diversity and equal opportunities as enrichment for our future-oriented work at Avery Dennison. With us, teams are balanced and diverse. Because each of us is unique, and we appreciate bringing together different personalities and talents.

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer. You are interested in knowing more about our Diversity & Inclusion approach? Click here to learn more!

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