Continuous Improvement Internship

Description

Lactalis US Yogurt is currently seeking candidates to join our Continuous Improvement Team.

Lactalis Group, the world leader in dairy, is a family-owned business with more than 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals worldwide, committed to providing healthy and delicious dairy products that bring people together every day. At Lactalis, our core values of AMBITION, ENGAGEMENT, and SIMPLICITY are at the heart of everything we do.

If you're looking for a unique experience with a company that offers strong brands, professional expertise, and a dynamic work environment that champions entrepreneurial spirit, hands-on responsibility, and real opportunity for career development, we want to hear from you!

At Lactalis US Yogurt, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and we know that our candidates come from many different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we still encourage you to apply and share with us your STORY, your PASSION, and your EXPERTISE! You may be just the perfect candidate for this or other roles within our company.

Ready to Launch Your Career? Join Us as an Intern at Lactalis US Yogurt!

Internship Program

Our paid internships offer valuable hands-on experience, allowing you to work with passionate teams. Explore areas like marketing, sales, and procurement while building your resume, expanding your network, and learning from industry professionals dedicated to your success. At Lactalis, your ideas matter - help shape the future of our brands in a collaborative and innovative work environment (with free yogurt, of course!). This is your chance to develop valuable skills, make an impact, and take the next step toward an exciting future.

Position: Continuous Improvement Internship

Location: Onsite at our Londonderry, NH location

Duration: 3-months (full time May 2025 - August 2025)

From your PASSION to ours

Reporting to the Performance Manager, this internship offers meaningful, hands-on work that directly contributes to improving operational efficiency and solving real-world manufacturing challenges. Interns will work with a team of engineers on projects related to raw material usage, operational efficiency, energy optimization, and quality improvements. This varied role combines time on the production floor with computer-based problem-solving, requiring adaptability and curiosity.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• The projects for this internship are highly individualized to align with each candidate's unique skills and strengths. While the specific projects will depend on the plant's needs at the time of the internship, they may include:

- Analyzing and improving filling line efficiencies to enhance production performance.

- Identifying and reducing material and packaging losses through data-driven insights.

- Developing and implementing standardization processes to improve consistency and efficiency.

- Investigating data chains to uncover opportunities for optimization and streamlined operations.

- Conducting detailed analyses, such as assessing fill weight performance for cup fillers, identifying patterns, and proposing

actionable adjustments to equipment or processes.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, engineering, and quality, to execute improvement projects tailored to the plant's evolving needs.
• Document findings and present actionable recommendations to stakeholders.

Learning Opportunities

Hands-On Experience

• Gain exposure to modern, automated manufacturing operations in a fast-paced environment.
• Work on real-world projects that directly impact plant efficiency and productivity.
• Analyze data to identify opportunities for process improvements and implement solutions.

Practical Skills Development

• Develop proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques for process improvement.
• Learn best practices for project management and cross-departmental collaboration.
• Enhance technical skills by working directly with machinery and production systems.

Professional Growth

• Build communication and teamwork skills by collaborating with diverse personality types and experience levels.
• Strengthen your ability to adapt to dynamic and evolving project needs.
• Gain mentorship and feedback from experienced professionals to guide your career development.

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

• Currently enrolled as a college junior, senior or graduate student pursuing a degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Proficiency in tools such as Excel, Power BI, or similar data visualization platforms.
• CAD experience and 3D modeling and printing experience a plus.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in data analysis and problem-solving.
• Possesses curiosity and drive - a desire to ask "why," dig deeper and uncover root causes to solve complex problems.
• Ability to adapt to dynamic environments and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Enjoys being on the production floor, interacting with equipment, and tackling real-world challenges - not just sitting at a desk.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Interest in manufacturing operations, automation, and process improvement.

Ready to bring your passion, expertise, and story to our team? Apply today to start your journey with us!

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities.