Work that moves the world
We are looking for curious engineering graduates who want to understand how large-scale operations work and how they connect to the systems that feed, fuel, and sustain communities around the world.
At ADM, our mission is to unlock the power of nature to enrich the quality of life. Across our global operations in food, agriculture, and essential supply chains, the work our teams do every day reaches homes, tables, and industries worldwide.
Starting time: As agreed
Location: Madrid/Setna, Spain
What the job is about
We are looking for dedicated graduates with the potential to build a long-term career at ADM, starting with our European Operations Traineeship. You will join teams of experienced engineers, supervisors, and managers and gain exposure to our production processes and improvement initiatives focused on operational excellence, optimization, and continuous improvement.
As an operations trainee, you will be part of a two-year program designed to build your understanding of ADM’s operations across different departments and business units. Training will be gained primarily through hands-on experience, supported by learning opportunities that challenge you and accelerate your development. Depending on your performance, development needs, business opportunities, and your own interests, you may also have the opportunity to complete up to one year of the program at another ADM location in Europe.
Our Offer
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A unique experience as part of the European Operations Traineeship, gaining exposure to ADM’s operational environments and different business units
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A variety of projects where you can contribute to the operational improvements and real business challenges
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A high level of personal responsibility within an operational continuous improvement environment
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Space for innovative thinking and professional growth, within a company culture that promotes continuous learning, collaboration and inclusion
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Career development opportunities within a global company operating across food, agriculture, and essential supply chains
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A competitive compensation package including a range of benefits
The elements of your program will be:
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Working in shifts for a limited period of the program, rotating through relevant operational departments to learn how production, safety, and teamwork come together in daily operations
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Rotating through other departments to build knowledge of how different functions across the organization are connected
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Spending up to one year at another ADM location within Europe, depending on performance, development needs, business opportunities, and your own interests. During this time, you will be exposed to projects and experiences designed to help you develop people management skills
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Participation in trainee events where you will learn more about our products and other areas of ADM operations
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Supporting Performance Excellence, our continuous improvement program, by participating in and coordinating improvement initiatives
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Working cross-functionally with Operations, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Quality and Finance to translate plant processes and business needs into clear system requirements
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Contributing to maintenance and reliability improvement activities, including asset hierarchy, preventive maintenance plans, spare-parts data, work-order processes and KPI analysis
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During the program, you will be assigned a mentor who will act as a sounding board and provide additional support
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You will gain exposure to and learn from regional operations leadership. Upon completion of the traineeship, we will review together, based on available opportunities and your experience, what the next development step within the organization could be
Please submit your resume in English
