Operations Leadership Development Program (OLDP) Associate at Waters Corporation in US-MD-Sparks
- Company: Waters Corporation
- Location: US-MD-Sparks
- Posted: Sep 18, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Salary: USD $63,500.00 - USD $105,500.00
Overview
Position : Operations Leadership Development Program Associate Locations: California ( Milpitas , San Diego ), USA or Maryland (Sparks), USA. Program Length : 3 Years (Full-Time, Permanent; Final Placement Upon Completion)
Job description
- Position : Operations Leadership Development Program Associate
- Locations: California ( Milpitas , San Diego ), USA or Maryland (Sparks), USA.
- Program Length : 3 Years (Full-Time, Permanent; Final Placement Upon Completion)
- Are you ready to launch your career in Global Operations with a world-class organization that focuses on accelerating the benefits of pioneering science to improve human health and well-being ? Our Operations Leadership Development Program (OLDP) is a dynamic three-year development opportunity designed to cultivate the next generation of operations leaders. Based in California , USA or Maryland , USA , this immersive program offers cross-functional training and hands-on experience within a global life sciences organization.
- Over the course of four, nine-month rotations, you will gain hands - on experience across our key capabilities within operations. Each rotation is designed to build critical skills, provide global exposure, and develop your leadership capabilities through mentorship and real-workplace challenges. One rotation will also include the opportunity to lead and supervise a team . Upon successful completion of the program, you will transition into a full-time leadership role aligned with your strengths and business needs.
Responsibilities
- Supply Chain
- Procurement
- Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical & Industrial)
- Manufacturing Operations
- Chemical Manufacturing Operations
- Consumables
- Instrumentation
- Informatics
- Continuous Improvement / Lean Six Sigma / Operational Excellence
- Quality Assurance
- Environmental, Health & Safety
Requirements
- U pcoming graduates with a passion for innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement .
- Problem solvers with strong analytical and project management skills
- Strong communicators with written, verbal and presentation skills
- L eaders who are self-motivat ed , work well independently as well as part of a team , and have a strong attention to detail .
- Individuals who are open to geographic mobility and excited about opportunities to grow within different regions or markets.
- Minimum Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical & Industrial )
- Internship or Co-Op experience in relevant coursework
- Commitment to the full 3-year program
- To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require sponsorship (current or future) for employment visa status.
- The Operations Leadership Development Program is set to begin June 2 1 st , 2027 .
Skills
Required
- Strong attention to detail
- Open to geographic mobility
About Waters Corporation
Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in life sciences and diagnostics, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, our innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across chemistry, physics, and biology. We collaborate with customers around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, ensure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combating antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, our passionate team of ~16,000 colleagues turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.