Management development program job description

Santa Clara Valley (Cupertino),California,United States

Operations and Supply Chain

+ Looking for a sharp, high performer with a strong engineering/technical background (EE or RF preferred, but ME or IE also considered) and excellent logic skills.

+ Experience in manufacturing test equipment and/or automation design is highly preferred

+ Knowledge in data analysis (python, R, VBA, Tableau) is desirable.

+ Impeccable organizational, multi-tasking, and management skills

+ Excellent communication and influencing skills, both verbally and written

+ Willingness and ability to travel internationally up to 25%

**Description**

Apple's iPhone Operations CapEx Team sits at a unique intersection of manufacturing, engineering, and finance - allowing individuals broad insight into the launch of an iPhone. The Team plays a critical role in finding ways to optimize the manufacturing process by identifying and implementing better ways of designing, managing and buying the equipment used in the manufacturing of iPhones. This demanding and fast-paced role requires a broad set of skills: engineering, data, and operations knowledge to identify opportunities; working with varied teams from engineering to procurement to influence opportunities to work on; and adept and detail-oriented program management skills to see an opportunity being executed to a successful completion. A CapEx team member has the ability to bring a large benefit to Apple's bottom line. The role includes the following main duties: • Understand the technical aspects of equipment/stations in the iPhone factories to identify opportunities for cost/space optimization • Be adept with data analysis in order to identify and parse process-related opportunities. • Be a genuine relationship builder and drive cross-functional teams on consensus of the opportunities. • Know how to organize projects including schedules, teams, and motivation, and be able to think multiple steps ahead in order to mitigate project risks. • Be skilled with numbers, such as being able to calculate ROIs and budgets. • Succinctly communicate overall equipment status to the management team • Travel internationally to support early project planning and execution

**Education & Experience**

•Bachelors Degree, Masters or MBA are considered a plus.

**Additional Requirements**

+ Apple is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We also take affirmative action to offer employment and advancement opportunities to all applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants.

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Shape the future of investing
Vanguard's MBA Leadership Development program isn't just a chance to advance your leadership abilities: it's an opportunity to impact the financial future of our investors. Here, you can influence strategic decisions at one of the world's leading investment firms. While we provide the tools for success, you will determine how to use them and make it count.

Step forward with a global market leader
Are you a highly motivated individual with a curious mind and desire to actively improve yourself? Then use your mental agility and resourcefulness to advance our mission - standing up for over twenty million clients worldwide. Here, you will regularly take on a variety of challenges in a dynamic industry, using your abilities to make real leadership impact - driving initiatives forward in a team environment with a strong interest in developing others. If you are intrepid, ambitious, and unafraid to create your own path, then you are exactly who we're looking for.

In this program:
You will engage in high-impact strategic assignments, across different areas of the business, to help meet the financial needs of our clients,You will change the way people invest by seizing new opportunities and identifying critical insights for Vanguard.You will receive rigorous coaching and mentorship from Vanguard's senior management to prepare you for a leadership role.You will integrate into a robust alumni network who share your belief of doing what's right for our clients.You will define your journey to success as this role is different for every individual.

Core responsibilities:
Tackle enterprise-wide rotational business challenges with rigor, demonstrating the ability to successfully assimilate into each area, understand the objectives of the assignment in the broader context of Vanguard, exceed or achieve rotation objectives with accountability for all projects and assignments.Build sound business and investment acumen through each rotation. Apply understanding of Vanguard's investment methodology, products and services, and the competitive environment to deliver and execute on high-impact projects.Conduct efficient and thorough research and analysis of strategic, competitive, product/service and business model opportunities and issues confronting Vanguard.Interpret and analyze both internal and external data of high complexity using conceptual thinking and business acumen to derive key insights for strategic projects.Refine presentation and leadership impact skills through formal and informal training; through peer, mentor and leader feedback.Engage in continual personal and professional development with a demonstrated commitment to training and research, and building tenacious personal learning habits.Lead or participate in discussions and projects pertaining to key business issues/opportunities. Manage projects from inception through implementation ensuring project deadlines are met. Define project scope and requirements, establish timelines, and ensure timely completion of deliverables.

What it takes
You have an undergraduate degree and MBA.You have a minimum of 5 years work experience post undergrad reflecting a progression of increased responsibilities and impact, including exposure to strategy, consulting, or business analytics.You have a comfort with ambiguity and a willingness to explore a variety of challenges and pivot as needed.You have a deep curiosity and interest in investment management.You have demonstrated agility in learning.You have excellent relationship management skills.You are a clear and effective communicator.You can make brave decisions with an ability to collaboratively influence and effectively interact at all levels, both internally and externally in a matrixed environment.

Special Factors
The start date for this program will be summer 2023.
Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position. Additionally, employment is contingent on a successful drug-screening result.

Why Vanguard:
At Vanguard, we believe in supporting our “crew” personally through all life stages. Our industry-leading benefits are crafted with you in mind. Some of our benefits include:23 PTO days and 9 federal holidays, with the unique ability to purchase an additional week of PTOIndustry-leading retirement savings - up to 4% matched contributions, and 10% employer contribution without condition Best-in-class medical, dental, and vision coverage with on-site health perks:CrewCare: our own onsite health-clinic for you and your loved ones ShipShape: onsite fitness centers Health Smart rewards: a program that rewards you for making healthy choices LYRA: a program to provide care for your emotional and mental health - how, when, and where you need it, at no cost to you.FlexFund: our wellness stipend that gives you the autonomy to define, and invest in, what wellness means to you.Education benefits including tuition reimbursement designed to support you in furthering your education Strong parental leave, including adoption and surrogacy, benefits - because we know every family looks different!For a deeper look into our benefits, please visit our Why Vanguard page

About Vanguard
We are Vanguard. Together, we're changing the way the world invests.

For us, investing doesn't just end in value. It starts with values. Because when you invest with courage, when you invest with clarity, and when you invest with care, you can get so much more in return. We invest with purpose - and that's how we've become a global market leader. Here, we grow by doing the right thing for the people we serve. And so can you.

We want to make success accessible to everyone. This is our opportunity. Let's make it count.

Inclusion Statement
Vanguard's continued commitment to diversity and inclusion is firmly rooted in our culture. Every decision we make to best serve our clients, crew (internally employees are referred to as crew), and communities is guided by one simple statement: “Do the right thing.”

We believe that a critical aspect of doing the right thing requires building diverse, inclusive, and highly effective teams of individuals who are as unique as the clients they serve. We empower our crew to contribute their distinct strengths to achieving Vanguard's core purpose through our values.

When all crew members feel valued and included, our ability to collaborate and innovate is amplified, and we are united in delivering on Vanguard's core purpose.

Our core purpose: To take a stand for all investors, to treat them fairly, and to give them the best chance for investment success.

Future of Work
During the pandemic, we transitioned to a work from home model for the majority of our crew and we continue to interview, hire, and on-board future crew remotely.

As we have developed the path forward, we have taken a thoughtful approach that both maximizes the advantages of working remotely and the many benefits of coming together and collaborating in a shared workspace. We believe that in-person interactions among our crew are important for preserving our unique culture and advantageous for the personal development of our crew.

When our Crew return to the office, many will work in our hybrid model. A smaller proportion of our crew will operate in the Work from Home work model (for example, field sales crew); or in the Work from Office model (for example, portfolio managers).

The working model that your role falls into will be communicated to you in the interview process - please do ask if you are unsure. We encourage you to make the decision regarding your job interview and offer knowing which model your role will fall into. We will test and learn as our ways of working evolve and will continue to evaluate working models along the way.

Accelerated Management Program - Sales

Seeking a career and not just a job? Daikin is looking for students to join our Accelerated Management Program (AMP). AMP can provide you with the tools you need for success within our company. On this twelve month program, you will work hands-on from the ground up and be provided with the opportunity to explore the facets of our company that could fit your personal skills and interests. Daikin's Accelerated Management Program includes two focuses: Branch Operations and Outside Sales Track

Branch Operations Focus

Focus your career on service oriented and relationship-based selling. You will work from the ground up to ensure you have a solid foundation of product, operational and customer knowledge to excel in your career. Parts of this track involve:

+ Counter Sales: Work face-to-face with customers while gaining product knowledge and learning our systems and processes.

+ Warehouse: Hands-on experience with our products, including shipping and receiving materials.

+ Inside/Showroom Sales: Further develop the daily skills needed to become a successful Branch leader, while building relationships with our customers and sales force.

+ Other aspects include: developing leadership skills, providing accurate pricing and inventory information, and developing and maintaining relationships

Outside Sales Focus

Help drive business development and prospecting. You will start your fast-track training into outside sales with an actual territory in one of designated markets.

+ Managing Customer priorities: Learn the importance of meeting the customer's demand for quick response times, on-site solutions, and on-time complete delivery. You will also focus time on learning how to manage all sales functions for existing and prospective customers.

+ Houston Training: Visit our corporate location in Houston, TX to network and build relationships with corporate leaders and other support teams.

+ Other aspects include: a focus on new business development, meeting sales goals, and building relationships with key stakeholders

The AMP will provide you with a roadmap for success and support you with mentors and formal training. Are you ready to accelerate your career? Apply today!

+ Bachelor's degree in Management, Marketing, Sales, Entrepreneurial Studies (or similar)

+ Graduation Date: May 2022

+ Must have at least a 3.0 GPA (overall and major);

+ Successful students would have the following skills: detailed oriented, leadership, team oriented, self-motivated and entrepreneurial spirit.

+ Must have long term flexibility in location within the region (but national opportunities may be available as well) and be willing to relocate for career opportunity upon completion of program;

+ Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship now and in the future.

The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person's race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.

ID: 2022-21243

Education: Bachelor's Degree

External Company Name: Daikin Comfort Technologies

External Company URL: www.daikincomfort.com

Street: North Division. Chicago, Il