Junior Management Program – Manufacturing – VM
Core
24-month accelerated leadership development program for high-potential talent to develop future manufacturing leaders through rotational assignments.
Role type
Junior Management Program participant (Manufacturing)
Builds
Manufacturing operations, production leadership, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Domain
Manufacturing / Automotive / Industrial Technology
Required skills
Leadership potential, analytical capabilities, problem-solving, decision-making, adaptability, cross-functional collaboration, project management, continuous improvement mindset, strategic thinking, communication, stakeholder management
Preferred skills
Manufacturing experience, Lean Manufacturing knowledge, project leadership, cross-cultural communication, German or Spanish fluency
Technologies
Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement methodologies
Responsibilities
Complete 3–4 tailored developmental rotations over 24 months, lead and support projects focused on Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Productivity, and People, analyze manufacturing performance and KPIs, lead continuous improvement initiatives, partner cross-functionally with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Logistics, Supply Chain, HR, and other business functions, establish and execute SMART goals and meaningful business projects during each rotation, develop leadership capability through coaching, mentoring, networking, and exposure to senior and executive leaders, work with an assigned executive mentor (SL2 or above) throughout the development program, build relationships and networks across Bosch locations, functions, and business areas, participate in formal and informal learning opportunities, networking events, and community/social activities, demonstrate strong performance, adaptability, learning agility, and readiness for increasing levels of responsibility, present project outcomes, business recommendations, and development progress to MFG and senior leadership, work with program leadership, HR, rotational managers, and mentors to prepare for a post-program leadership assignment within the sponsoring organization
Seniority
Junior, high-potential talent development