Operations OLP- Cincinnati

Givaudan • Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

Givaudan Flavors Corporation is hiring highly motivated 2025 chemical, mechanical, and industrial engineering graduates for its Operations Leadership Program (OLP). The program is designed to develop college graduates into future leaders in a people-oriented production environment by combining structured learning and development, on-the-job training, and project management opportunities. The program lasts 18–24 months. Positions are available in the Cincinnati, Ohio; Florence, Kentucky; Chicago, Illinois; Lakeland, Florida; and East Hanover, New Jersey areas. Associates must be open to relocation during the program and after graduation, as some rotations take place at other Givaudan locations.

The program includes 10–12 months of operations rotations across areas such as Production, Quality Control, Warehouse/Distribution, Production Planning & Scheduling, Plant Maintenance, Regional Engineering, and Quality/Industrialization. Associates receive oversight and training from a departmental sponsor or learning leader during each rotation. A nine-month cross-functional component provides exposure to business areas outside manufacturing and production, potentially including Safety, Operational Accounting, HR, Flavor Creation, Science & Technology, Sales, Customer Care, Regulatory, Regional Supply Chain, and Samples. Associates also manage or participate in projects, develop leadership skills, and transition toward supervising and coordinating the tactical day-to-day operation of a department. The program includes a one-month international rotation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Must be willing to relocate for assignments at other Givaudan sites.
• Must be willing to complete an international rotational assignment.
• Demonstrated supervisory and/or leadership experience.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant internship or co-op experience.
• Experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Participate in multiple operations rotations to develop an understanding of areas critical to the Operations function.
• Complete assigned work and training under the guidance of a departmental sponsor or learning leader.
• Participate in cross-functional opportunities outside manufacturing and production.
• Manage or participate in projects throughout the program.
• Develop advanced people-leadership skills and transition into a leadership role.
• Supervise and coordinate efforts related to the tactical day-to-day operation of a department.
• Complete an international rotational assignment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level