Continuous Improvement / Engineering Internship

Continuous Improvement/Engineering Internship

Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose. At Lactalis in the USA, we're committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive—whether you're just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed. As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together. In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani® Italian cheeses and ricotta, Président® specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft® natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone's® cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel®, Black Diamond® cheddar, and Parmalat® milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi's®, Stonyfield Organic®, Brown Cow™, Oui®, Yoplait®, Go-Gurt®, :ratio®, Green Mountain Creamery®, and Mountain High®, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun®, Gopi®, and Arz®. At Lactalis, we live by our core values—Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued. Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.

Lactalis US Yogurt, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Continuous Improvement/Engineering Intern based in Londonderry, NH.

Why Join the Lactalis Internship Program?

Our paid internships offer valuable hands-on experience and the chance to work alongside passionate teams dedicated to your success. In this program, you will:

• Explore different areas of our business.
• Build your resume and expand your professional network.
• Learn directly from industry professionals.
• Work in a collaborative and innovative environment where your ideas matter.
• Help shape the future of our beloved brands.
• Enjoy free yogurt (of course!).

This is your opportunity to develop valuable skills, make a real impact, and take the next step toward an exciting future.

The Role: Make an Impact

The Continuous Improvement (CI)/Engineering Intern will participate in hands-on work that directly contributes to improving operational efficiency and solving real-world manufacturing challenges. The intern 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. This role will report to the Performance Manager.

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.
• Time will primarily be spent in the Industrial Manufacturing spaces with ~25% in the office.
• Project work may require infrequent lifting up to 50 lbs, bending, reaching, etc.
• Flexibility with hours may be necessary depending on the project needs. However, the target is a 40-hour week.
• This position requires physical presence in the office.
• Demonstrate commitment to a safe working environment that promotes the health and well-being of all employees and that will further contribute to the Company's overall performance and success.

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.

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career. 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. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations.