Industrial Performance Intern

Position Purpose: You will play a critical role in supporting the Industrial Performance Department and contributing to the continuous improvement initiatives within Lindt USA. This internship will provide a valuable opportunity to gain practical experience in process optimization, data analysis, problem solving, leadership, and working closely with all supporting departments and stakeholders. The twelve-week Lindternship program offers hands-on experience allowing undergraduate and graduate students to gain practical skills and contribute to projects that directly impact our business.

Responsibilities

Support Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Program Lindt Performance Way (LPW); Assist Continuous Improvement Engineer by participating in continuous improvement activities; Help improvement teams launch, perform data analysis, and assist with problem solving events; Support improvement teams and projects using Lean, Six Sigma, and TPM techniques; Support industrial engineering initiatives including cost saving, labor and material analysis, changeover improvement, data analytics and visualization, and process improvements; Participate and lead improvement activities (Kaizens); Work with and train team members to identify problems, implement actions, and prevent recurrences; Assist improvement teams to streamline processes and reduce losses (downtime, waste, rework); Collaborate with various departments to gather insights and input for improvement projects; Act as a liaison between stakeholders to ensure alignment of continuous improvement efforts; Develop training materials and help deliver training to ensure production goals are met through the LPW process

Requirements

Willingness to learn and help deliver premium results to our LPW Process; Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; Effective communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with diverse teams; Detail-oriented with a focus on process optimization and data analysis; Proficiency in data analysis tools and software (e.g., Excel, PowerBi, Enterprise Software); Desire to learn and contribute to continuous improvement; Be a Junior or Senior enrolled in an accredited University program pursuing engineering or operations management; Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; The company will not sponsor applicants for work visas

Nice to have

Preferred: Experience with Lean and Six Sigma methodology

Benefits

Hands-on experience with projects that directly impact the business; Paired with a mentor; Professional career development workshops/sessions; Networking events to meet additional team members