Business & Operational Excellence Graduate Details

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Business & Operational Excellence Graduate-Full Time-Birmingham,United 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, we’re more than just an engineering company—we’re one global team with a shared purpose. With over 200 years of innovation and 13,000+ employees across 160 sites, we deliver sustainable solutions that make a real impact. As a Top Employer 2024, we’re committed to developing future talent and offering meaningful career opportunities across our business.

Our two-year Business & Operational Excellence Graduate Pathway offers structured rotational placements at Sulzer’s UK facilities, giving you broad exposure to our core operational functions:

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

You’ll contribute to strategic initiatives aligned with our facility of the future strategy—supported by experienced professionals, formal mentoring, and structured development tailored to your goals.

• 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

• 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

• Competitive graduate salary and company-wide bonus scheme
• Comprehensive rotational experience across disciplines and locations
• Travel and accommodation support for placements
• Mentorship from Sulzer’s 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 Sulzer’s Senior Leadership Team
• Access to Employee Assistance Programmes Free onsite parking with EV charging points

• 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.