Operations Graduate Program - Future Leader Production
Oostakker, BE, 9041
Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.
Volvo Group Operations Graduate Program – Traineeship
Over 15 exciting months, the operations graduate program will give you a comprehensive view of the Volvo Group’s global truck manufacturing organization. You’ll explore our brands, plants, logistics, and key business areas like manufacturing, quality, and continuous improvement. You'll also engage with emerging technologies and develop future-ready skills.
From day one of the traineeship, you’ll hold a permanent position, supported by a manager and mentor, with opportunities for “on-the-job” rotations and real project experience. Through team development sessions and learning modules, you'll connect with other participants and grow into your future career at Volvo.
If you're seeking a traineeship with global exposure and the chance to shape the future, this role could be your next step.
Our organization
You will be part of our cab over trucks organization. The Ghent factory is the largest truck factory of the Volvo Group worldwide. Every day, nearly 3000 colleagues assemble high quality trucks.
Do you believe that motivated employees are the result of strong leadership? Are you an inspiring communicator who knows how to guide people on their path to personal growth? Find out what the operations graduate program could offer you!
Your role as an OGP Future Leader at Volvo Group
As Future Leader, you are responsible for guiding and motivating your team to achieve the production goals together. You develop your employees into professionals who can work efficiently in a dynamic environment where change is the standard. Thanks to your personal approach, they receive the individual coaching they need to get the best out of themselves.
You find the right balance between empathy, autonomy and hierarchy. You ensure that your team strictly follows the rules regarding safety, quality, ergonomics and the environment, and encourage them to both respect procedures and make suggestions for improvement.
Are you our Future Leader?
Leadership comes naturally to you. You know how to create consensus between different groups. You are self-aware, know how to motivate others and correct them when necessary. You think in terms of “we”: moving forward together, growing together.
You offer clear guidance, clear rules and room for personal development. Planning, organizing and optimizing are second nature to you. Continuous improvement is your motivation.
You combine a broad overview of the organization with attention to detail and strive for the best results for each KPI. Your enthusiasm is contagious and motivates your team to improve, innovate and take on challenges.
You hold (or will graduate with) a bachelor's or master's degree and have a maximum of two years of previous full-time working experience, prior or after graduation.
You have an excellent command of both Dutch and English.
Are we a perfect match?
Do you recognize yourself in this profile? Apply now via our website!
Want to hear about the program from our current OGP's? Check it out here!
Please send us your application before the 11th of March 2026. We will not accept new applications after this.
Start of the traineeship will be mid August 2026.
We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.
Who we are and what we believe in
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.
Trucks Technology & Industrial Division hire team players who are ready to create real customer impact. Our decentralized teams work close to our customers, with speed and autonomy, to build what they truly need.
Join us to collaborate on innovative, sustainable technologies that redefine how we design, build, and deliver value. Bring your curiosity, your expertise, and your collaborative energy, and together, we’ll turn bold ideas into tangible solutions for our customers and contribute to a more sustainable tomorrow.