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Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.
Associate Operations & SC Trainee, Montornes - Spain
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About this position
About this Position
Embark on a thrilling journey with our 18-month CHAiNGERS Operations & Supply Chain Trainee Program, that prepares you for a fast-track development in the Operations & Supply Chain organization at Henkel Adhesives. Through this program, you will gain comprehensive insights into the different functions of Adhesive Operations & Supply Chain, take over projects in our plants, build a broad network, benefit from an individual training and development plan that will prepare you for future positions.Enjoy the perks of a permanent contract, a competitive salary, and a guaranteed position post-program.
What you´ll do
- Navigate three dynamic 6-month phases: Build your foundation, explore new horizons, and gain a strategic perspective
- Actively contribute to key strategic projects at our production sites by taking a leading role in impactful tasks, engaging in optimization initiatives, collaborating with the team to identify actionable points, and ensuring project success
- Gain in depth insights though functional rotations in departments like Quality, Engineering, Logistics, Lean, Supply Planning or SHE
- In parallel you will be introduced to the different supply chain and related functions to build a broad understanding of the organization. You will also benefit from individual training and development plan
- Own and drive multiple cross-functional projects that lend to continuous improvement within your plant, allowing you to develop deep insight into the different functions of operations and supply chain.
- Expand your global professional network, exchanging ideas with fellow trainees and connecting with senior leaders, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
- Upon completion of the program, you will be placed in a responsible position across the operations and supply chain organization at one our locations where the knowledge and expertise learned through the program will provide you with a wide range of career opportunities.
What makes you a good fit
- Bachelor or master’s degree in engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Economics with successful academic record
- Up to 2 years of work experience, ideally in a multinational environment
- Enthusiastic about starting your career journey at our diverse production sites
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Spanish is a must.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, fostering relationships across all organizational levels
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a hands-on mentality and a process-oriented approach to effectively implement ideas
- Advanced knowledge of MS Office
- Great aptitude for continuous learning and self-development
- Geographic mobility is a must
- Work location: Montornes del Valles
- Graduate program start: September 2026
Some perks of joining Henkel
- Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
- Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
- Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
- On-site canteen
- Health insurance paid by the employee, with tax exemption
- Well-being programme
- Discounts on company products
At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.
JOB ID: 26092030
Job Locations: Spain, Catalonia, Montornes del Valles
Contact information for application-related questions: recruitment.iberia@henkel.com
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I am interested in several jobs. Can I apply for multiple positions at the same time?
Yes – simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.
The job offer is written in English – should I write my application in English as well?
Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company you will be working with colleagues from all over the world and English is our official company language. Generally, the ‘rule’ is: please write the application in the same language as the job ad.
Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?
Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.
Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?
Yes, in fact it is an expectation within Henkel that our talent is flexible and mobile. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level.
Our “Triple Two” philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company.
Here you will get further information on our training programs.
Whom do I contact if I have questions concerning my application?
Our recruiting team will help you with all requests regarding your application. Contact the team here.