Operations OLP- Florence

Givaudan • Florence, AL

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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 18–24 month program combines structured learning and development, on-the-job training, and project management opportunities. It is designed for graduates who want to apply technical and problem-solving skills in a people-oriented production environment and develop toward a leadership role.

Associates complete 10–12 months of operations rotations, about nine months of cross-functional exposure, project assignments, leadership development, and a one-month international rotation. Operations rotations may cover production, quality control, warehouse and distribution, production planning and scheduling, plant maintenance, regional engineering, and quality/industrialization. Cross-functional opportunities may include safety, operational accounting, HR, flavor creation, science and technology, sales, customer care, regulatory, regional supply chain, and samples. Associates will develop people-leadership skills and may be responsible for supervising and coordinating the tactical day-to-day operation of a department.

Positions are available in the Cincinnati, Ohio; Florence, Kentucky; Chicago, Illinois; Lakeland, Florida; and East Hanover, New Jersey areas. Candidates must be willing to relocate during the program and after graduation, as some rotations may take place at other Givaudan locations, and must complete an international rotational assignment.

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 is highly preferred.
• Experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in operations rotations to develop understanding of functions critical to Operations.
• Complete cross-functional assignments outside manufacturing and production.
• Manage or participate in projects throughout the program.
• Develop advanced people-leadership skills.
• Supervise and coordinate efforts related to the tactical day-to-day operation of a department as leadership development progresses.
• Complete an international rotation.

What This Job Offers

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