START Internship Program (Continuous Improvement)
Company Description:
Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella®, Tic Tac®, Ferrero Rocher®, Raffaello®, Kinder Bueno® and Kinder Surprise®. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 40,000 dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.
Diversity Statement:
Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.
Embark on Your Career Journey with START Internship Program in Manisa!
Are you eager to dive into the fascinating world of the food industry? If your answer is yes, we invite you to be part of our dynamic team joining START internship program. (Paid)
Designed for ambitious individuals with a hunger for learning and growth, START offers an exciting opportunity to immerse yourself in the heart of our operations.
By joining us, you’ll not just be an intern; you’ll be an integral part of our team, contributing to meaningful projects in Continuous Improvement department.
About the Role:
What will your key responsibilities be?
- Take an active role in implementing autonomous work teams, including delivering training sessions and supporting onboarding for operators
- Ensure the application of lean manufacturing practices (e.g., 5S, Autonomous Maintenance) on production lines in collaboration with autonomous teams
- Contribute to loss analysis activities, identify improvement opportunities, and help ensure systems operate efficiently and effectively
- Work closely with production teams on the suggestion system, supporting its development and ongoing monitoring
- Within the TPM framework, support the integration of the Focused Improvement pillar with other pillars, and conduct data analysis and reporting using a loss tree approach
Who we are looking for:
- Enthusiastic 3rd and 4th-year bachelor’s or master's students (Preferably from Industrial Engineering)
- Ready to join us for a part-time internship (minimum 3 days per week) for a period of 6 to 11 months
- Candidates with a keen interest in the food industry, ready to blend their academic knowledge with practical experience
- Excellent communicators with problem-solving skills, a positive attitude and a collaborative spirit
- Methodical thinkers who are committed, logical, and process-oriented
- Proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint with knowledge of Power BI
- Proficiency in both English and Turkish (verbal and written) is a must
How to be successful in the role and at Ferrero:
Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you’ll need to be just as consumer and product centric as we are - dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world.