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Operations Management - 12 Month Placement - Full Time - Birmingham, United Kingdom
Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.
About us:
Sulzer has a 200-year legacy as a leader in fluid engineering and chemical processing, driving sustainable solutions for the future. With a global workforce of over 13,000 professionals across 160 world-class facilities, we generate revenues of 3.2 billion Swiss Francs (CHF) and are listed on the Swiss Exchange. As a designated Top Employer 2024, we are committed to fostering the next generation of engineering talent.
Your placement will be within our Sulzer Services UK & Nordics business — an industry leading aftermarket service provider of technology-based solutions, fast execution and expertise in complex maintenance projects servicing our own original equipment and third party equipment. Across a network of service centres, we service a diverse customer base partnering with them to maximise sustainability and life cycle cost effectiveness
Overview of the Role:
At Sulzer, we’re committed to operational excellence, and we need your fresh perspective to drive scale, efficiency, and better outcomes for our organisation. As a key member of our operational excellence team, you’ll be at the forefront of transforming our business. Your mission? Enhance productivity, elevate quality, streamline service delivery, and reduce costs and complexity across the organisation. Dive into cross-functional transformation programs, innovate with cutting-edge systems and processes, and champion operational excellence. Your passion will shape our future!
This placement offers exciting rotations across 12 months in the following areas:
- LEAN / Continuous Improvement
- Procurement
- Quality
- Planning & Scheduling
What you’ll be doing:
- Collaborate on identifying, prioritising, and implementing initiatives that boost productivity, enhance quality, and drive cost efficiencies.
- Contribute to cross-functional transformation programs, measuring their impact and effectiveness.
- Lead innovation by improving systems, processes, and technology.
- Advocate for operational excellence benefits across the organisation, fostering a strong culture of continuous improvement.
- Develop new ideas and concepts while minimizing risk and disruption to core business functions.
- Ensure robust business cases and return on investment (ROI) for our capital investment program.
- Identify opportunities for leveraging economies of scale within supply chain management.
- Collaborate on Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) initiatives to boost efficiency and output.
How we’ll support your development?
We’ll give you exposure to:
- A variety of operational and business areas
- Project management
- LEAN / continuous improvement methodologies
- Supply chain management
- Operational planning
- P&L management
You’ll have access to:
- Senior Leadership Team interaction and mentoring
- Sulzer personal development programmes
Benefits:
- A competitive salary and company-wide bonus scheme.
- Comprehensive rotational engineering exposure across multiple disciplines.
- Mentorship and guidance from Sulzer’s technical experts, helping you shape your own development.
- Opportunities for professional growth and continued learning through Sulzer Learning Pathways.
- Access to a range of benefits, including discounts on shopping, entertainment, and lifestyle products.
- Exclusive Costco membership and discounted personal car leasing.
- Free, secure onsite parking with EV charging points.
Experience and knowledge required:
- Studying towards a relevant degree in supply chain / operations / business management or a related field.
- Entrepreneurial and curious
- Continuous improvement focused
- Inclusive and highly collaborative
- Results driven
Please note, there will be some travel required with this role and therefore, a full UK driving licence is essential. Evidence of the right to work in the UK will also be required.
Seize the opportunity to kickstart your engineering career by joining a leading company focused on shaping a better future. Gain from the expertise of seasoned professionals committed to fostering your development. Our team of experienced professionals is dedicated to mentoring you through your journey, offering valuable insights, and supporting your advancement to greater heights.
Do you have a question about the role?
Reach out to Kacie Humphries at Kacie.Humphries@sulzer.com or Hiring Manager – Maya Brolls. Our team is looking forward hearing from you!
Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.
We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2024 in Brazil, China, Germany, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States.