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Vantage Specialty Chemicals Management Trainee Program in IL, United States
Vantage is a leading supplier of naturally derived specialty ingredients and formulations that cater to the evolving needs of industrial and consumer markets. Through our chemistries, our customer focus and our global footprint, we are ENABLING TOMORROW’S SOLUTIONS TODAY.
As a company on the move, you’ll be working as part of a collaborative team and getting to know the cultural diversity of our world. We learn from each other to constantly improve, adapt and iterate. We value the voice and talent of our colleagues by empowering them to drive their unique ideas to completion. We’re convinced that exceptionally motivated employees produce outstanding results. Most importantly, we know you’re going to like it here. For more information visit: www.vantagegrp.com or LinkedIn/vantage
The Role
Vantage Specialty Chemicals is a global leader in the manufacturing of select raw materials for use in value-added formulations. We are a global natural chemistry company that creates, produces, and sources high-end and tailored specialty chemicals and ingredients incorporated into everyday products that nourish, care for, sustain and enhance performance. Backintegrated into natural oils and oleo chemistry, we use science to transform naturally derived products by bringing technology from the lab into the global marketplace. Vantage was awarded EcoVadis Gold Ranking in the top 5% of the most sustainable companies in the world.
Most of our ingredients are sourced from natural sources employing responsible and sustainable practices, making it better, safer, and healthier for people and plants alike.
Also, part of our key manufacturing process includes esterification, alkoxylation, and blending capabilities, plus the manufacturing of over 100 oleochemical derivatives for customers seeking high-performance, naturally derived ingredients. We also supply select vegetable oils to industrial markets and have a custom manufacturing segment providing solutions for many customer-specific requirements.
POSITION SUMMARY
MANAGEMENT TRAINEE PROGRAM
Vantage is currently seeking high-quality Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Data Science Business Majors, and related majors who will be graduating in the spring of 2023.
The successful candidates will participate in a structured 2- or 3-year rotation program that develops leaders who will drive the future of our organization. It’s a paid, full-time program for recent graduates with 0 or less than four years of professional work experience.
Key elements of the program are as follows:
Demanding assignments in key functional areas with an expectation of an important contribution to the business from day one.
Rotational assignments in various Vantage locations, designed to provide cross-functional experience in several disciplines including Engineering, Sales/Marketing, Logistics, Finance and Technical Service.
A structured development plan and a dedicated mentor from the team.
Training and development programs in the critical areas of communication, finance, leadership, and business strategy as well with external educational partners building a sustainable learning curriculum.
Exposure to key leaders/executives in the business.
International experience and learning exchange with peers and other trainees across the world.
Competitive terms and benefits packages.
Career opportunities will follow with hard work, the desire to learn, and the ability to develop productive working relationships. That’s why, following this Career development & Management trainee program, each trainee will be placed or offered a full-time position leaving them poised to grow into a future leader in the Vantage world.
Upon arrival at Vantage, our Management Trainees will receive an orientation about Vantage, the program, and our business model, once the orientation and onboarding are complete, Management Trainees will move into their assigned departments for on-the-job training, if in corporate departments (Finance, Supply Chain, Marketing, Transformation & Strategy). If in an operations department (Process Engineering, Manufacturing, R&D, Quality), following orientation, you will spend time learning to lead a diverse workgroup to safely and efficiently accomplish work assignments and goals that are in line with the company's vision.
If you are looking to take your technical degree to the next level this may be your opportunity.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must graduate in the spring with a B.S. degree in, Chemical Engineering - Chemistry - Biochemistry - Data Science - related majors
Must be graduating with at least 3.0 grade point average.
Outstanding interpersonal and team-work skills
Problem solving and communication skills
COOP program (or) Internship experience in a chemical processing plant highly desirable.
Must be open to relocation throughout the two-year program including possible abroad assignment.
Possessing additional language skills other than English a plus.
Must have a commitment with the program for either 30 or 36 months
Vantage is a leading supplier of naturally derived specialty ingredients and formulations that cater to the evolving needs of industrial and consumer markets. Through our chemistries, our customer focus and our global footprint, we are Enabling Tomorrow's Solutions Today.
As a company on the move, you’ll be working as part of a collaborative team and getting to know the cultural diversity of our world. We learn from each other to constantly improve, adapt and iterate. We value the voice and talent of our colleagues by empowering them to drive their unique ideas to completion. We’re convinced that exceptionally motivated employees produce outstanding results. Most importantly, we know you’re going to like it here.