Designation Operations Trainee

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Function Operations Trainee			Location Bangalore			Reporting To General Manager - HR, Int Ops & Digital

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Manufacturing

• Support day-to-day manufacturing and operational activities to ensure achievement of safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets.
• Gain exposure to production planning, plant operations, and process optimization initiatives.
• Participate in shop-floor reviews and operational performance discussions.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency.
• Support Lean, TPM, Kaizen, 5S, and other continuous improvement projects.
• Analyze operational data and recommend improvement actions.

Quality & Compliance

• Assist in monitoring adherence to quality standards, SOPs, and operational controls.
• Support audits, compliance reviews, and corrective action tracking.
• Participate in quality improvement projects across locations.

Supply Chain & Planning

• Gain exposure to procurement, inventory management, demand planning, warehouse operations, and logistics processes.
• Support coordination between manufacturing, planning, and supply chain teams.
• Analyze supply chain performance metrics and improvement opportunities.

Project Assignments

• Lead or contribute to cross-functional projects during each rotation.
• Present project outcomes and recommendations to plant and functional leadership.
• Document learning and best practices from each stint.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the program, the trainee will:

• Develop a holistic understanding of integrated operations.
• Build strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Gain experience working across multiple manufacturing locations.
• Develop stakeholder management and project execution skills.
• Create a foundation for future operational and leadership roles within the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Food Technology, or related disciplines.
• 0-2 years of experience (fresh graduates preferred).
• Strong academic record and willingness to relocate across locations during the program.

Key Competencies

• Learning agility and adaptability
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Communication and stakeholder management
• Ownership and execution focus
• Continuous improvement mindset