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Nestle

Manufacturing Excellence Intern

Nestle

. Support operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives within the factory .

Posted 10/10/2026internshipEau Claire • Wisconsin • United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with proficiency in data analysis and process improvement methodologies such as Lean and TPM. Skilled in collaborating with cross-functional teams and effectively communicating project findings and recommendations.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Data AnalysisLean FundamentalsPower BIProcess ImprovementMicrosoft 365

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Hard Skills
Data VisualizationLoss AnalysisProcess MappingStatistical AnalysisOperational Excellence
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaboration
Tools & Technologies
ExcelPower BISharePointTeamsDigital Tools
Industry Keywords
ManufacturingContinuous ImprovementIndustrial PerformanceDigital SolutionsTPM

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Support operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives within the factory
  • Apply classroom knowledge to projects focused on reliability, quality, safety, cost, delivery, productivity, and digital capability
  • Collaborate with cross-functional partners, analyze information, contribute to solutions, and communicate project progress and recommendations
  • Support analysis and maintenance of line and labor standards for current or new products using studies, loss analysis, and historical data
  • Perform loss analysis on Excel pivot tables and share results with teams
  • Collect, clean, visualize, and analyze data to identify losses, trends, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities
  • Support industrial performance studies involving machine speed, production cycles, line crewing, throughput, and productivity
  • Develop or update dashboards, scorecards, and operational review tools using Power BI, SharePoint, Teams, or Excel
  • Learn and apply Nestle Continuous Excellence, TPM, and Lean fundamentals
  • Participate in cross-functional improvement projects and document processes, recommendations, actions, and results
  • Create training materials as needed
  • Support digital or paperless workflow improvements and help shopfloor teams use digital accessories
  • Prepare project updates and present findings or recommendations to stakeholders
  • Follow site safety, quality, food safety, confidentiality, and data-handling expectations
  • Complete other internship projects or duties assigned by the manager

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Currently enrolled in an accredited bachelor’s degree program in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, or a related field
  • Must meet the eligibility requirements of the company internship program and, when applicable, their academic institution
  • Interest in manufacturing, continuous improvement, industrial performance, or digital solutions
  • Prior manufacturing experience is not required
  • Relevant coursework, class projects, student organizations, previous internships, or experience with data analysis and process improvement are preferred
  • Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, statistics, process mapping, or project management is a plus
  • Ability to build positive working relationships and collaborate with employees at different levels of the organization
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications
  • Interest in developing skills with Power BI, Power Apps, or similar digital tools
  • Ability to manage assigned tasks, ask questions, incorporate feedback, and communicate progress
  • Curious, reliable, adaptable, safety-minded, and willing to learn in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
  • Ability to handle business information responsibly and maintain confidentiality
  • This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Dynamic career paths
  • Robust development opportunities
  • Opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe
  • Benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing
  • Inclusive workplace
  • Equal employment opportunity
  • Reasonable accommodation support during recruitment