Trainee, Continuous Improvement

at  Valmet Inc

Are you an enthusiastic, self-driven and result oriented team player who is eager to learn and develop your professional path?
Don’t miss this exciting opportunity!
Did you know Valmet’s Filter Fabrics have been on the market since 1965?
We are proud to manufacture the world’s best filter fabrics for demanding process conditions. With almost 60 years’ experience in process filtration, we offer the most extensive range of high-quality filter fabrics on the market as well as technical support for optimal performance.
Our Production team is looking for its missing piece! If you have recently graduated from university, we welcome you to apply for our Trainee Program, as Continuous Improvement Trainee. The role is based in Ovar, Portugal.
“We are experts in producing technical textiles for demanding process conditions for pulp and paper industries, in which quality and repeatability are key aspects. Innovation and Excellence are fundamental for us to grow our position in the business.
In our Continuous Improvement department, we focus on safety, quality and process efficiency and this is how we maintain our high standards.
We welcome you to apply for this position, and work with a multidisciplinary team where everyone has the chance to contribute – this is the key for our common success.” Raul Lopes, Senior Production Manager

What you will do

• Apply previously acquired knowledge (or acquired during the program).
• Participate in continuous improvement actions (SMED, VSM, SOP, OPL, 5’s, TPM, etc.).
• Participate in process improvement, analyzing and developing working instructions.
• Interact with internal clients (other departments).
• Contribute with new ideas and tools that can help develop the business.
• Use SAP ERP system (when applicable).

Who you are

• You have recently graduated in Engineering.
• You have good collaboration and communication skills.
• You are fluent in English.
• You love developing and solving challenges in a pragmatic way.
• Knowledge of MSO and other IT tools is considered an asset.
• Experience or participation in continuous improvement initiatives would be an asset.

What we offer to you

• Meaningful job: We are proud of what we do. Our work highlights the expertise of our personnel, the high quality of our products and the company’s values.
• Inspired and motivated teams: We have highly skilled workforce. We are a multifaceted, international organization that works as a team to achieve our shared objectives. You will become a part of our motivated and supporting work community.
• Development opportunities: With us you can build up your expertise. We provide opportunities to support your development throughout every stage of your traineeship. We offer you a chance to develop in an innovative work environment.
• Responsibility for people and environment: Our ethical principles embrace people as well as the environment. We are always striving to build a more sustainable future.

Are you ready?
Additional information:
If this sounds like the kick-start to your professional career, please apply (cv must be in English) via the link provided no later than June 30, 2024. We are conducting interviews continuously; this means we might choose a candidate before the last application day. So, don’t wait with your application!
That feeling when everything works together is what makes working at Valmet unique!
Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With 19.000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. Our commitment to moving our customers’ performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how – and above all, teamwork.

• Apply previously acquired knowledge (or acquired during the program).
• Participate in continuous improvement actions (SMED, VSM, SOP, OPL, 5’s, TPM, etc.).
• Participate in process improvement, analyzing and developing working instructions.
• Interact with internal clients (other departments).
• Contribute with new ideas and tools that can help develop the business.
• Use SAP ERP system (when applicable)