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A strong starting point for a career – our training program offers not only exciting challenges, but also plenty of fun and genuine long-term prospects in a dynamic environment.
Personal development and real teamwork – here, it’s all about you as a person. We’ll foster your talents with targeted support and offer you personal guidance, a strong team spirit, and respect and appreciation every step of the way. From day one, you’ll be fully involved – working on real-world projects in a modern working environment, alongside experienced colleagues who are happy to share their knowledge. At SÜDPACK, you’ll find the training pathway that suits you best. And after that? Every door will be open to you.
What you’ll learn
You’ll learn how to install, maintain, and repair electrical systems such as switchgear and control systems. You’ll become skilled at programming and configuring electrical components and systems – helping to keep everything running at full speed through regular maintenance and prompt repairs. When something goes wrong, you’ll quickly identify the fault and fix it. After completing your basic training, you’ll primarily work in our technical maintenance department, where you’ll learn how to design and install complex control systems using circuit diagrams and functional charts. You’ll also gain a basic understanding of how to maintain machines and systems used in film production and processing, plastics manufacturing, and metalworking.
Your training at a glance
1st year of training:
Fundamentals of electrical engineering
Designing, drawing, programming, building, and testing simple electrical circuits
Occupational safety and health protection
2nd year of training:
Advanced electrical engineering
Designing, drawing, programming, building, and testing complex electrical circuits
Preparation for Part 1 of the final exam
Occupational safety and health protection
3rd year of training:
Building on and applying the knowledge you have gained, along with assisting in the maintenance and repair of production equipment
Occupational safety and health protection
4th year of training:
Preparation for Part 2 of the final exam
Occupational safety and health protection
Program structure
This three-and-a-half-year training program includes vocational school classes once or twice a week at the Karl-Arnold-Schule in Biberach.
Your profile
You have good secondary or intermediate school-leaving qualifications. You are interested in technical processes and electronic systems. You work conscientiously with precision and attention to detail. You also enjoy working with tools and thrive on teamwork.
What you’ll learn
You’ll learn how to develop and implement custom software applications. You’ll gain hands-on experience with software development tools and build a solid foundation in programming. You’ll get to know key programming languages such as ABAP, C#, Go, Python, and SQL – and apply them in your own projects. Debugging? No problem. You’ll learn analytical methods to identify and resolve errors, and you’ll support our employees by providing technical advice to keep everything running smoothly. Your primary workplace will be our programming department. As part of your training, you’ll also gain insights into IT client management and IT infrastructure.
Your training at a glance
1st year of training:
Introduction to company-specific system architecture
Familiarization with in-house application software
Basics of programming
Supporting and advising IT employees
Occupational safety and health protection
2nd year of training:
Supporting and advising IT employees
Introduction to legal foundations
Software analysis and design
Fundamentals of network technology (infrastructure)
Preparation for Part 1 of the final exam
3rd year of training:
Supporting and advising IT employees
Maintenance and further development of internal systems
Advanced software development
Project planning and error analysis
Preparation for Part 2 of the final exam
Program structure
This three-year training program includes vocational school classes once or twice a week at the Karl-Arnold-Schule in Biberach.
Your profile
You have good intermediate or higher school-leaving qualifications. You enjoy computer-based work, troubleshooting, and exploring programming languages and software. You also have a solid technical understanding of how systems function and are structured.
What you’ll learn
You’ll learn how networks are structured and how to combine hardware and software into complex systems. At our company, you’ll gain the skills to design IT infrastructures and communication systems that meet specific requirements – and to solve problems using a systematic approach. You’ll primarily work in IT client management and infrastructure, providing solutions to any IT issues encountered by our employees. You’ll also gain a basic understanding of programming and SAP support.
Your training at a glance
1st year of training:
Introduction to company-specific system architecture and hardware
Familiarization with in-house application software
Installing and configuring workstations
Introduction to programming
Occupational safety and health protection
2nd year of training:
Providing support and advice on IT-related issues
Introduction to legal foundations
Software analysis and design
Fundamentals of network technology (infrastructure)
Preparation for Part 1 of the final exam
3rd year of training:
Administration of server systems
Maintenance of internal systems
Advanced network technology (firewalls, gateways)
Project planning and error analysis
Preparation for Part 2 of the final exam
Program structure
This three-year training program includes vocational school classes once or twice a week at the Karl-Arnold-Schule in Biberach.
Your profile
You have good intermediate or higher school-leaving qualifications. You enjoy computer-based work and have a strong interest in both hardware and software. You are curious about how systems are built and how they function.
What you’ll learn
You’ll learn how to receive and inspect goods, and make sure everything is stored in the right place. Transporting, picking, and packing? No problem – you’ll handle delivery notes, customs documentation, and everything in between. Lastly, you’ll ensure that all goods are properly loaded and ready for shipping. Throughout your training, you’ll rotate through all key logistics departments, including Goods Receiving and Outgoing Goods, the high bay warehouse, Packing, and Dispatch. You’ll also learn how to safely operate in-house transport equipment – and of course, you’ll earn your forklift license with us. In addition, you’ll be introduced to film production, quality management, supply chain management, and shipping processes.
Your training at a glance
1st year of training:
Introduction to various departments (e.g. Goods Receiving, high bay warehouse, Packing)
Introduction to the SAP system
Forklift license
Performing basic tasks independently (e.g. storing and packing goods)
Occupational safety and health protection
2nd year of training:
Learning advanced skills and supporting daily operations in the logistics departments (proper storage of incoming goods, loading/unloading trucks, SAP entries, order picking, and packaging)
Preparation for the interim exam
Occupational safety and health protection
3rd year of training:
Introduction to production planning and shipping processes
Further development of skills with active involvement in logistics departments
Preparation for the final exam
Program structure
This three-year training program includes vocational school classes once or twice a week at the State Vocational School in Neu-Ulm.
Your profile
You have good secondary or intermediate school-leaving qualifications and are interested in modern transport technology and logistics systems. You’re also a strong communicator and a reliable team player.
What you’ll learn
You’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of commercial processes – from preparing quotations and entering orders to delivering goods to the customer. You’ll be involved in procurement, comparing quotations and communicating with suppliers and customers. You’ll also learn how to plan and organize business operations, manage financial figures, and ensure everything is properly documented in accounting. Your creativity will come into play when supporting event planning and employer branding activities. You’ll rotate through all key administrative departments, take on your own tasks and projects, and contribute actively to day-to-day business operations. During your training, you’ll also get to know the production side of the business and learn all about our products.
Your training at a glance
Over the course of your training, you’ll work across all commercial departments and take on a variety of responsibilities, such as:
Customer service: interacting with customers, processing orders, preparing quotations
Purchasing: coordinating with suppliers, organizing internal and external orders
Supply chain management: planning and organizing production workflows, scheduling customer orders
Financial accounting: coding and posting invoices
Controlling: evaluating key figures and preparing reports
Marketing: strategic marketing and sustainability
Quality management: handling internal and external claims
Human resources: applicant management, HR and apprenticeship marketing
Dispatch: preparing shipping documents and accompanying paperwork, scheduling and checking delivery dates
Program structure
This three-year training program includes vocational school classes once or twice a week at the Gebhard-Müller-Schule in Biberach.
Your profile
You have good intermediate or higher secondary school qualifications and are interested in business administration. You’re a strong communicator, a reliable team player, and you take responsibility for your work.
What you’ll learn
You’ll gain hands-on experience in the day-to-day operations of an internationally active family business, taking on your own tasks and projects while rotating through all commercial departments. You’ll process orders, prepare quotations, handle procurement and scheduling tasks, and be a point of contact for both customers and suppliers. You’ll also gain firsthand experience of dispatch and customs procedures. You’ll also gain an understanding of our production processes and see how our products are made.
Your training at a glance
Throughout your training, you’ll work in all commercial departments and take on a wide range of responsibilities, such as:
Customer service: interacting with customers, processing orders, preparing quotations
Purchasing: coordinating with suppliers, organizing internal and external orders
Supply chain management: planning and organizing production workflows, scheduling customer orders
Financial accounting: coding and posting invoices
Controlling: evaluating key figures and preparing reports
Marketing: strategic marketing and sustainability
Quality management: handling internal and external claims
Human resources: applicant management, HR and apprenticeship marketing
Dispatch: preparing shipping documents and accompanying paperwork, scheduling and checking delivery dates
Program structure
This two-and-a-half-year training program includes regular block-based vocational school classes at the Friedrich-List-Schule in Ulm. You can choose between French and Spanish as your obligatory foreign language.
Your profile
You have a high school diploma or subject-specific university entrance qualification, and are interested in languages, business processes, and international operations. You’re a strong communicator, a reliable team player, and have a solid command of English. In addition, you have studied French or Spanish as a foreign language at school for at least three years.
What you’ll learn
We’ll teach you how to assemble tools and machines and ensure they run exactly as intended. If something isn’t working properly, you’ll be able to quickly to identify the problem and fix it. You’ll manufacture workpieces and components for tools and machines, install them on machines and in mechanical systems, and carry out maintenance on production equipment. After learning the basics in our training workshop, you’ll primarily work in the technical maintenance department. You’ll also be introduced to maintenance processes in film production and processing, and learn the fundamentals of plastics processing and electrical engineering.
Your training at a glance
1st year of training:
Fundamentals of metalworking (filing, sawing, drilling, turning, milling)
Designing, drawing, manufacturing, and inspecting basic mechanical components
Occupational safety and health protection
2nd year of training:
Assembling and disassembling mechanical components
Reading and interpreting complex technical drawings
Advanced metalworking skills
Preparation for Part 1 of the final exam
Occupational safety and health protection
3rd year of training:
Building on and applying the knowledge you have gained, along with assisting in the maintenance and repair of production equipment
Occupational safety and health protection
4th year of training:
Preparation for Part 2 of the final exam
Occupational safety and health protection
Program structure
This three-and-a-half-year training program starts with four days of vocational school per week in the first year at the Karl-Arnold-Schule in Biberach. From the second year on, classes take place every two weeks in short blocks of two to three days.
Your profile
You have good secondary or intermediate school-leaving qualifications and are interested in mechanical engineering and metalworking. You enjoy hands-on work, are a strong team player, and carry out your work with precision and care.
What you’ll learn
You’ll become a specialist in operating our high-tech extrusion lines and ensure smooth production of blown and cast films. You’ll learn how to independently operate one of the machines on our state-of-the-art multiXtrusion pilot plant, which our trainees are responsible for operating on their own. In production, you’ll be right in the thick of things – and quick to respond whenever disruptions occur. The quality of our high-performance films is in your hands! In our training workshop, you’ll build a solid foundation in plastics and metal processing as well as electrical engineering. You’ll also gain valuable insights into film finishing and quality management.
Your training at a glance
1st year of training:
Fundamentals of plastics engineering
Basics of plastics and metalworking (filing, sawing, drilling)
Fundamentals of electrical engineering
Designing, drawing, manufacturing, and testing simple plastic and metal components
Occupational safety and health protection
2nd year of training:
Advanced knowledge of plastics engineering
Designing, drawing, assembling, and testing complex plastic and metal components
Preparation for Part 1 of the final exam
Occupational safety and health protection
3rd year of training:
Building on and applying your skills while working on extrusion lines
Preparation for Part 2 of the final exam
Occupational safety and health protection
Program structure
This three-year training program includes regular block-based vocational school classes at the Gewerbliche Schule in Ehingen.
Your profile
You have good secondary or intermediate school-leaving qualifications and are interested in scientific topics and technical processes. You’re also a strong team player who approaches tasks with care, attention to detail, and a sense of responsibility.
What you’ll learn
You’ll operate and monitor machines and equipment across various production areas, helping to ensure the consistent quality of our high-performance films. You’ll play a hands-on role in the production environment and help to keep everything running smoothly. In our training workshop, you’ll gain foundational skills in plastics processing, metalworking, and electrical engineering. You’ll also gain insights into film production and processing, as well as quality management.
Your training at a glance
1st year of training:
Fundamentals of plastics engineering
Basics of plastics and metalworking (filing, sawing, drilling)
Fundamentals of electrical engineering
Designing, drawing, manufacturing, and testing simple plastic and metal components
Occupational safety and health protection
2nd year of training:
Advanced knowledge of plastics engineering
Designing, drawing, assembling, and testing complex plastic and metal components
Preparation for the interim exam
Occupational safety and health protection
Applying your knowledge while working on various production machines
Preparation for the final exam on a production line
Program structure
This two-year training program includes regular block-based vocational school classes at the Gewerbliche Schule in Ehingen.
Your profile
You have good secondary school-leaving qualifications, are interested in scientific topics and technical processes, and enjoy hands-on work. You’re also a strong team player who works with care and precision.
