Associate Operations & SC Trainee, Montornes - Spain
Henkel
Montornès del Vallès, Barcelona, Spain
Posted on Mar 6, 2026
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
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.
- 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
- 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
