Global Trainee in Operational Excellence, Nefab Switzerland
Are you about to finish your studies and looking for an exciting first step in your career?
Nefab's Global Trainee Program is your chance to kickstart your journey in a fast-growing, international company committed to saving resources and creating smarter supply chains.
About The Program
Nefab Group is on a sustainable growth journey, and we depend on curious, driven talents to shape our future. Our Global Trainee Program, starting August 2026, is designed to give recent graduates the opportunity to develop quickly, contribute from day one, and build a long-term career at Nefab.
During This 10-month Program, You Will
* Begin with a broad introduction at Nefab Headquarters and other key sites in Sweden
* Work on hands-on, meaningful projects connected to our packaging and logistics solutions
* Collaborate closely with senior leaders and mentors
* Gain cross-functional insight into how Nefab delivers customer value globally
* Complete a 2–3 month international assignment at one of our locations in the Americas, EMEA, or APAC
* Return to your base location to continue developing within Operational Excellence
After graduating from the program in June 2027, you will step into your long-term role as Operational Excellence Engineer at NEFAB Switzerland, where you will be responsible for Standard Time Data Collection & Process Documentation and continue to grow within our global organization.
Your Profile
* University degree (minimum Bachelor; graduating by July 2026)
* Field of study: Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering or comparable discipline
* A real team player with strong collaboration and networking skills
* Curious, motivated, and eager to learn quickly
* Analytical mindset with problem-solving abilities
* Strong communication skills in German and English
* International experience or interest in global work
* Solid MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint)
* Basic knowledge of:
* Work measurement / time studies
* Process analysis and documentation
* Lean methods (e.g. value stream mapping, 5S, CIP)
* Knowledge of REFA or MTM is an advantage
* Experience with process modeling tools (e.g. Visio, BPNM) desirable
Why Nefab?
At Nefab, you'll join a global team working toward our mission: Saving resources in supply chains for a better tomorrow.
You will collaborate with colleagues across continents and contribute to solutions that support industries such as Datacom & Cloud, Healthcare, LiB & E-mobility, Telecom, Energy, and more.
Company values and Ways of Working
Our core values are Simplicity, Empowerment and Respect. Our ways of working are characterized by Customer First, Cooperation, and Communication. This means that we are always putting customers first, through cooperation and communication. We respect each other and the environment. People are empowered to grow and innovate to simplify.
Application
Impress us with your CV/resume and motivational letter, written in English, latest February 15th. For further information or questions, please contact
Nefab is an equal opportunity employer, embracing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to building teams with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe everyone has talent, and therefore welcome all applications.
Nefab Switzerland is part of the Nefab Group, which was founded in 1949 and is a world leading global provider of sustainable packaging solutions and logistics optimization services. Nefab saves environmental and financial resources by optimizing supply chains. We do this by innovating together with our customers to create smarter packaging and logistics solutions while always respecting people and high ethical standards. This contributes to a better tomorrow for our customers, for society, and for the environment.
With more than 75 years of experience combined with competence and presence in 38 countries, we offer global solutions and local service worldwide to companies in industries such as Telecom, Datacom, Semicon, Energy, Healthcare equipment, Mining & Construction, and LiB & E-mobility. Nefab Group has around 5,000 employees with a yearly turnover of 10.3 BSEK. The owners are the Nordgren/Pihl family and FAM AB, a privately owned holding company within the Wallenberg Ecosystem.