In our continued effort to foster a strong talent pipeline and enhance our leadership capabilities within manufacturing, GCPL launched the Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET) Program which we have branded as “GCPL Ignite: Crafting Tomorrow Together”. This key initiative is designed to identify high-potential engineering graduates, focusing on creating a homegrown talent pool that’s ready to take up L2 roles and assume future leadership positions in the manufacturing sector.
The GCPL Ignite program is built on a highly structured career development path that spans two years. We aim for it to provide a deep and comprehensive exposure to various facets of our manufacturing operations. The program will aid in equipping future leaders with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in complex manufacturing environments.
Program Structure
The first phase of the program, conducted over a period of six months, introduces GETs to our company’s operations, offering them an immersive cross-functional experience across different manufacturing domains. It’s a holistic induction, designed to help trainees understand the interconnectedness of various processes, from production to automation and quality control.
Following the induction, GETs take on the role of “shift-in-charge,” a leadership position that provides them with hands-on responsibility for managing shifts in manufacturing plants. In this 18-month long phase, GETs work on high-impact projects, gaining exposure to key areas such as Quality Management, Technology, Engineering, and Automation Group (TEAG), Greenfield Operations and Automation Initiatives.
These projects are intended to boost trainees’ learning and prepare them for leadership roles in the manufacturing space.
We focused on recruiting from mechanical, electrical, chemical, and instrumentation engineering streams. For the first hiring cycle in FY 2026, we have set an intake of 6 GETs, ensuring representation of women and PwD individuals. These individuals, including 2 women and 1 PwD candidate from selected campuses, will be joining our teams in July 2026.
GCPL Ignite offers a competitive pay package which is on par with leading companies in the industry such as Nestle, Asian Paints, Bajaj, and Reliance Industries. This competitive offer, along with the robust learning and growth opportunities, has attracted a strong pool of applicants.
So far, our hiring process has received overwhelming interest, with a 1:60 application ratio per position, underscoring the program’s appeal and the growing interest in pursuing a career with GCPL in the manufacturing sector.
The program’s design ensures that, within four years, GETs are on track to reach the career trajectory comparable to Tier-1 MBA Gallopers, making them ready for leadership roles across the organisation.
As we continue to scale our operations and invest in the future of manufacturing, the GCPL Ignite program will play a pivotal role in cultivating a strong leadership bench that will drive the company’s growth and innovation in the years to come.