AO Management Trainee
Pasuruan, East Java, Indonesia
Posted on Mar 25, 2026
About This Position
Join Henkel’s Digital Transformation and Sustainability journey as an AO Chainger management trainee. This 18-month fast-track program rotates you through three 6‑month phases across operations and supply chain at Henkel Adhesive Technologies, including hands-on responsibilities and projects in production plants. You’ll gain exposure to digital business, procurement, sales and other cross-functional areas while working closely with colleagues across the region.
The program offers tailored training, a personal development plan, mentor support, visibility with senior leaders, and networking with global trainees. You will receive a permanent contract, competitive salary and—subject to performance—a guaranteed placement in a responsible operations or supply chain role at a regional location on program completion, positioning you for accelerated leadership opportunities.
Your Role:
Join Henkel’s Digital Transformation and Sustainability journey as an AO Chainger management trainee. This 18-month fast-track program rotates you through three 6‑month phases across operations and supply chain at Henkel Adhesive Technologies, including hands-on responsibilities and projects in production plants. You’ll gain exposure to digital business, procurement, sales and other cross-functional areas while working closely with colleagues across the region.
The program offers tailored training, a personal development plan, mentor support, visibility with senior leaders, and networking with global trainees. You will receive a permanent contract, competitive salary and—subject to performance—a guaranteed placement in a responsible operations or supply chain role at a regional location on program completion, positioning you for accelerated leadership opportunities.
Your Role:
- Participate in Henkel’s digital transformation and support our sustainability agenda, collaborating closely with colleagues across the APAC region.
- Enrol in an 18‑month fast‑track management trainee program designed to accelerate your development into future leadership roles.
- Complete three 6‑month rotations with hands‑on responsibilities and projects in production plants to gain deep operational and supply‑chain experience.
- Rotate through related functions—including digital business, procurement and sales—to build a broad, cross‑functional understanding of the organization.
- Work on cross‑functional initiatives and contribute to real business improvements throughout the program.
- Receive individual training, a tailored development plan, mentor support, high visibility with senior leaders, and networking opportunities with global trainees.
- Join on a permanent contract with a competitive salary; successful completion and performance will secure placement in a responsible operations or supply‑chain role at a regional location, opening diverse career paths.
- Bachelor or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering, with successful academic record
- Up to 2 years of work experience, ideally within a multinational environment
- Has experience using PLC/ automation system is highly preferred
- Eager to learn, with interest in new technologies, digitization and data analysis
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of management
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in the local language
- Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities
- Advanced knowledge of MS Office
- Great aptitude for continuous learning and self-development
- Geographic mobility Willingness and drive to become a future leader
- Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
- Diverse national and international growth opportunities
- 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
- Outpatient medical coverage for employees and eligible dependents
- Life, Hospital, Personal Accident Insurance Coverage
- DPLK (Financial Institution Pension Fund)
- Annual Physical Examination
