Taste The Future Engineering & Operations Leadership Graduate Program – Viana, Spain – September 2026

Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Matter.

As an organization we are committed to developing the next generation of Makers and Bakers. Joining us at an early career stage in our fast paced and ever changing environment will enable you to do more, learn more and grow more. You will be encouraged to step outside your comfort zone– you may even surprise yourself! We will ensure you are given the support you need to be at your best and enable you to be yourself and bring passion and personality. Here you can lean in and speak up and bring your own flavor.

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International in our Engineering & Operations Leadership Development Graduate scheme?

Join Mondelēz and get a real taste of our global reach and diverse opportunities, while focusing on your own development. Our Engineering & Operations Leadership Development scheme offers you a delicious blend of formal and on the job training that will expand your horizons while encouraging your personal growth.

What’s in it for you ?

•Dedicated leadership & mentorship : Your development will be formed by on-the-job  experience where you’ll take on real responsibilities and Operational leadership. To support your growth, you will have a line manager, a buddy and a leadership mentor. 

•Structured learning : we invest in you! You'll participate in a comprehensive learning curriculum including workshops, online courses, and leadership training sessions designed to equip you with the skills you need to succeed.

•Impactful Projects: You'll be given opportunities to work on real-world projects that directly contribute to MDLZ's success. Your work will matter!

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The Role: 

•Over a 3-year program, you’ll get to work across our operations in three 12-month rotations, Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations & Quality. Designed to give you breadth and depth of knowledge, exposure to industry experts and skills across food manufacturing, project engineering, continuous improvement and people leadership.

•You will experience a variety of roles across at least two of our plants in Spain(in the first year, the role will be based in Viana)

What we look for:

•Confidence to try new and challenging experiences, you will be enthusiastic about learning and ambitious to grow. We value proactivity, agility, problem solving and communications skills.

•We like people who aren’t afraid to stand alone, who deal with ambiguity instead of ignoring it and who know how to approach a problem, no matter how difficult.

•Ready to challenge the status quo and grow into a leadership role?

  

Candidate Requirements: 

1.Educational Background: Degree in Food Science and Technology, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Process Engineering, or equivalent technical/engineering training. Computer/office software skills.

2.Languages: English: Intermediate-high level (B2 minimum). Necessary for communication with international teams, reading technical documentation, and participation in corporate projects.

3.Technical Knowledge: Continuous improvement tools: Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma (Green Belt certification valued), 5S, Kaizen, SMED, PDCA. Knowledge of quality management and food safety systems (HACCP). Knowledge of industrial automation and process control.

4.Professional Experience: 1 to 3 years of experience in an industrial environment, preferably in the food or fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector.

5.For you to get the most out of our graduate scheme we require flexibility of location between rotations within Spain.

The Recruitment Process:​

Online application – tell us why you're ready to lead​

Screening – we’ll review your CV and motivation​ letter

Online assessments – testing your logic, reasoning, and values​

Virtual or in-person interview – get to know us, and let us get to know you​ Assessment Center(It will be in Granollers plant) – showcase your skills in group and individual tasks​(

Offer & onboarding!​

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What We Offer:​

Competitive salary

Clear career path and promotion opportunities after the program​

Access to learning platforms and global training sessions​

Supportive culture where your voice matters​

Diverse and inclusive workplace​

Real projects with real impact

Are You In?

Start building the future — yours and ours.  Apply now and become one of our Engineering & Operations Leadership Development Graduates here at Mondelēz  International.

Relocation Support Available?

Business Unit Summary

We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!

Our people make all the difference in our succes

Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Excited to grow your career?

We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!

IF YOU REQUIRE SUPPORT TO COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION OR DURING THE INTERVIEW PROCESS, PLEASE CONTACT THE RECRUITER

Job Type

Regular

Graduates

Early Careers