Sulzer Careers Business & Operational Excellence Graduate

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Business & Operational Excellence Graduate-Full Time-LeedsUnited Kingdom

Location:UK-wide rotational placements across the UK sites potential for international travel and the possibility of an international placement

About Sulzer

At Sulzer were more than just an engineering companywere one global team with a shared purpose. With over 200 years of innovation and 13000 employees across 160 sites we deliver sustainable solutions that make a real impact. As a Top Employer 2024 were committed to developing future talent and offering meaningful career opportunities across our business.

Overview

Our two-yearBusiness & Operational ExcellenceGraduate Pathway offers structured rotational placements at Sulzers UK facilities giving you broad exposure to our core operational functions:

Quality (including LEAN / Continuous Improvement)
Procurement
Project Management Operations
HR
Health and Safety

Youll contribute to strategic initiatives aligned with our facility of the future strategysupported by experienced professionals formal mentoring and structured development tailored to your goals.

What You Will Be Doing

As part of the Operational Excellence team you will:

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement improvements in productivity quality and cost-efficiency
Contribute to the development and deployment of transformation programmes Champion continuous improvement and embed operational excellence across departments
Support innovation in systems processes and technology
Assist in capital investment planning through robust business cases and ROI analysis
Promote a culture of improvement and operational excellence
Support audit standard development and compliance

What You will Bring

A 2:2 degree or above in supply chain operations business management or a related field
Strong project management and multitasking skills Solid understanding of business and financial concepts
A proactive innovative mindset
Flexibility to travel across UK sites and internationally
A valid passport

What We Offer

Competitive graduate salary and company-wide bonus scheme
Comprehensive rotational experience across disciplines and locations Travel and accommodation support for placements
Mentorship from Sulzers operational experts
Extensive learning and development via Sulzer Learning Pathways
Lean training (White Yellow Green Belt)
Formal mentoring and enrichment modules to support leadership development
Interaction with Sulzers Senior Leadership Team
Access to Employee Assistance Programmes
Free onsite parking with EV charging points

Key Dates

Applications close: December 2025
Screening calls: December January Assessment centres/interviews: January February 2026

Early applications are encouraged. We may close applications early if we receive high interest.
Please note: Visa/work permit support is not available for this role.

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.