Traineeship Operations

Traineeship at Vion

At Vion Food in the Netherlands we are currently seeking Trainees with a Master's or Bachelor's background who can join our Traineeship programme starting from March 3, 2025. The Traineeship will focus on our operational department. 

Are you ready to take your next step?

Are you ready to take the leap towards to a challenging position with a nice growth path within an international food company? Vion operates worldwide with approximately 12,400 employees and offers innovative market concepts, a strong culture, and a clear way of working.

As a Trainee, you will play an essential role in a rapidly changing meat industry. To maintain our position as a game-changer, we want to invest in young academics and bachelor graduates through this Traineeship. We are looking for talents who can think beyond boundaries, work with a helicopter view, contribute to a more scientific approach to meat production and distribution, and ultimately take on a key position.

Stretch yourself!

During this Traineeship, you will have a unique opportunity to gain in-depth insights into various aspects of Vion and our business principles. We offer you the possibility and space to experience and learn all the ins and outs of our organization, allowing you to form a clear picture of your professional capabilities. This way, you can discover which role within our organization energizes you the most.

Join us on this exciting adventure and start your journey towards a challenging career in the food industry.

What might you be dealing with in terms of projects?

• Redesign of low volume productions
  
• Digitisation of line lists for boning activities
  
• Improvement and optimisation of primary and secondary article presentation with positive financial impact
  
• Developing a concept for processing by-products
  
• Optimisation of the flow of goods
  
• Analysis of pig quality parameters to organise farmers to valorise pigs

What’s in it for you?

Together with other Trainees, who come from diverse educational backgrounds, you will participate in a 1.5-year trainee programme at Vion. This programme provides you with the following opportunities:

• Gain practical experience in various departments and divisions of Vion.
• Work on multiple projects for a duration of 4 months per project. During these projects, you will receive intensive guidance from internal senior mentors while also being responsible for your own learning process.
• Attend theoretical modules focused on effective functioning in a key role within Vion. Examples of these modules include change management, project work, and communication techniques.
• Participate in various training sessions to acquire knowledge about relevant and current topics in the meat industry and specifically within Vion. Topics may include LEAN management, quality systems, and animal welfare.
• Work on your personal development through a tailored development plan. Additionally, you will participate in several guided peer group sessions with other Trainees and benefit from intercollegiate support.
• After 1.5 years, you will have a clear understanding of your knowledge and skills, giving you the opportunity to take up an interesting position within Vion.

Might this be you?

This trainee programme offers you a comprehensive and intensive learning experience, where you will develop practical as well as theoretical skills to succeed in a key role within Vion.

What we expect from you?

• We would like to hear from you, in a short elevator pitch, who you are, why you want to participate in the traineeship and why Vion should choose you in particular.
• Completed bachelor's or master's degree in one of the following fields:
  Supply Chain Management
  Electrical Engineering
  Mechanical Engineering
  Sustainable Innovation
• Maximum of 1 year of work experience.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Flexibility to work on different projects in diverse departments and locations, such as valorization, quality management, and master data management.
• Possession of a driver's license.
  
• Openness to professionally challenge yourself and further develop.
• Willingness to think outside the box and act accordingly.
• Willingness to have a career in an operational envoirement. 

Do you tick these boxes?

Great – here is what you can expect from us:

• A 1.5-year contract directly with us
• Gross monthly salary of €3,179.01 and 8% holiday allowance
• Competitive employment benefits package
• A comprehensive and inspiring trainee programme endorsed internally and supported by an external consultancy firm.

If you would like more information about this position or wish to apply directly, please send your resume and elevator pitch using the application button below or contact Jan-Willem Westen at +31 6 81119129.