INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE PROGRAMME – BROADVIEW HOLDING – MANUFACTURING TRACK
Opportunity for master’s graduates (chemical, mechanical, industrial and process engineering, physics and related subjects) to become part of our group.
Ensuring continuous improvement in operations requires a thorough understanding of manufacturing processes, organisational skills and analytical horsepower to manage strategic projects.
Uniting resin and fiber to manufacture functional and aesthetically attractive surfaces is not as easy as it sounds. It starts with continuous processes, such as the impregnation of kraft paper and ends with the manufacturing of batches (the number of different products that one factory makes is dazzling). At one point in the process precision in recipes, temperature and pressure could be what makes the difference; at another, it might be all about effective planning. Trainees can make an important impact by bringing the valuable experience of our factory staff together with a keen eye for sensible improvement opportunities. This could be from an engineering perspective but just as well from a safety or planning point of view.
Young talents play an important role and are appreciated for analytically challenging our current way of working.
The International Graduate Programme
The International Graduate Programme is our way of investing in young talents right out of university, while developing future leaders for the companies in our business portfolio.
Over a period of 18 months, you will work on two or three challenging projects. For example, in the area of scrap reduction, this might be building a business case for a new production line or implementing a new maintenance approach. The International Graduate Programme is the first step of an operations-focused career track within the group. If you strive to get the most out of yourself and to make an impact in an international environment, this would be a powerful start to your career.
You can read more about the program, and examples of projects and testimonials of (former) trainees, at our website.
The programme offers:
- A solid analytical basis and broad understanding of a variety of disciplines, industries and countries.
- Working side-by-side with COOs and other senior management. Frequent feedback will facilitate your development.
- Continued personal mentoring and several days of training in the Netherlands, to ensure a steep learning curve related to both personal and professional development.
- Access to an international network of ambitious young talent.
- A competitive salary including housing while on the programme.
Who is the programme for?
To participate, you require a master’s degree. The most relevant educational background for our current manufacturing projects is chemical, mechanical, industrial and process engineering.
We are looking for trainees with a specific mindset. Do you recognise yourself in the following description? If so, you may be one of our future trainees.
- A driven, self-motivated and determined person who sets and achieves ambitious targets
- A person with very good interpersonal skills, strong team spirit and a hands-on attitude
- A systematic and analytical thinker
- A quick learner who is self-reflective and open to feedback
- A strong communicator
- Determined, disciplined and persistent
- Structured, precise and detailed
- Curious and pro-active
You might need to travel to other companies in the group during the programme, so previous experience of living abroad is useful, as it indicates that you are able to adjust to living in another country. It is essential that you have a good command of both spoken and written English. Ability in other European languages is considered an asset.
Selection
We recruit, select and hire trainees throughout the year. Our selection process is quick and generally consists of the following steps:
- CV screening
- To assess academic results, international experience and affinity
- A Skype interview
- To get to know you and understand your motivation
- An online assessment
- An analytical capabilities tests
- A final, face to face round
- With senior management at one of our offices
- This involves a business case presentation
Right after the final round, a decision will be made as to whether or not you will be offered a place on the programme.
Application
Please apply by submitting your application via our website.
