Operations Graduate

**About the job**:
We ❤️ making a difference in the world. We’re a FTSE 100 engineering company with a difference. Be part of a diverse, inclusive and supportive team on an international scale with a friendly, family culture.

Join our Life Science & Fluid Technology sector, on the IMI Graduate Programme in Buschjost, Germany, as an operations lead/business improvement specialist and gain unique operations experience. In this role, you’ll make an impact on our business growth and will work on initiatives to help drive our operations strategy forward By the end of the programme, you’ll have all the skills needed to grow in your operations career. Spend two years running and supporting in several areas, on tasks including:

- Supporting operations on its LEAN journey through practice, training, and facilitation
- Driving continuous improvement in productivity, efficiency, and quality
- Collaborating with key process owners across the organization to plan, lead, and implement strategic business improvement processes, policies, and procedures.
- Leading problem solving activities in manufacturing operations to quickly identify and permanently resolve quality and productivity issues
- Acting as a champion in the development, implementation, and sustaining of various continuous improvement projects and initiatives

**What you need**
- A fresh, innovative approach
- Open to new and varied experiences
- Excellent organisation with the ability to work efficiently in fast-paced environments
- Positive approach and drive to develop
- Fluent in written and spoken local language
- Must be a** German Citizen, **a **permanent resident **or hold a **current work visa**:

- To be able to start by September 2024

**What we offer**

**Code of Ethics**:
IMI requires the highest standard of ethics in all business dealings, particularly with customers, suppliers, advisors, employees, and the authorities. In accordance with the IMI Way: Our Code of Responsible Business.

**Changes to This Job Description**:
IMI may amend this job description in whole or part at any time.

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