OLDP Associate - GPO Midwest
Operations Leadership Development Program
MilliporeSigma is the North American life science brand of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany – a leading science and technology company. It offers a broad range of innovative products and services to biotech and pharmaceutical drug therapies businesses. Through dedicated collaboration with the scientific and engineering communities, and as one of the top three R&D investors in the life science tools industry, the brand serves as a strategic partner to customers and helps advance the promise of life science.
Your Role:
Our Operations Leadership Development Program (OLDP) offers a unique opportunity to embark on a transformative 36-month journey to accelerate career growth and become future leaders in our organization.
Rotational Assignments: Over the course of the program, you will experience 4 nine-month rotational assignments, providing you with exposure to our core businesses, processes, technologies, and leaders. The rotations will cover Production, Global Operations, Engineering, and will also include a supervisory role, allowing you to gain hands-on leadership experience. Candidates must be flexible with mobility during the program.
Learning Opportunities: As part of the program, you will have access to a range of structured learning opportunities, including Presentation Skills Training, Management Training, Six Sigma Green Belt Training, as well as gaining insights into global cultural perspectives.
Assignment Selection: Assignment selection is aligned with your career interests, areas of development, and the business needs with feedback from Program Manager, OLDP Managers and Mentors – Ensuring that your journey is personalized and impactful.
We currently have an exciting opening to start in our Midwest facilities (St. Louis, Milwaukee, Sheboygan, Kankakee, or Lenexa).
Starting date: September 2025
Who You Are:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering
- Graduation date of Spring 2025
- GPA of 3.5 or greater
- Minimum of 1 internship