Summer 2026 Internship: Continuous Process Improvement - Plainsboro, NJ jobs in United States
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dsm-firmenich · 3 days ago

Summer 2026 Internship: Continuous Process Improvement - Plainsboro, NJ

dsm-firmenich is a global company focused on flavors, fragrances, and ingredients, offering a summer internship for students in Continuous Process Improvement. The role involves documenting and organizing procedures, participating in continuous improvement projects, and analyzing processes to enhance production efficiency.

BeautyChemicalHealth CareManufacturingNutrition

Responsibilities

Document Maintenance: Create, update, maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Operational Procedures (OPLs), and other relevant documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements
Document Organization: Organize and categorize documents within the document management system, ensuring easy accessibility and retrieval and work with relevant teams to prioritize the document updates/maintenance
Participate in continuous improvement projects aimed at enhancing production efficiency and reducing waste
Assist in analysing current processes to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement through the collection and analysis of data to support these continuous improvement initiatives

Qualification

Lean Manufacturing principlesContinuous improvement methodologiesMicrosoft Office SuiteManufacturing processes understandingFollow instructionsAttention to detailCommunication skillsTeamwork skills

Required

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, or related field)
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Ability to follow instructions and work independently when needed

Preferred

Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies is a plus

Company

dsm-firmenich

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dsm-firmenich is a nutrition, health, and beauty pioneer and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$2.75B
2025-02-19Post Ipo Debt· $783.77M
2024-08-08Post Ipo Debt· $1.96B
2023-04-21IPO

Leadership Team

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Jerry Vittoria
President Global Fine Fragrance
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