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Manufacturing Intern - Summer 2025

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Danone

1mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Research & Development
    Engineering
  • Ohio

AI generated summary

  • You must be enrolled in an engineering or food science program, proficient in Microsoft Office, possess strong communication skills, work independently and in teams, and be flexible with schedules.
  • You will conduct research, engage with the workforce, present findings, and work on improvement projects to meet department goals, along with other assigned tasks.

Requirements

  • Pursuing Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in any engineering discipline, including industrial, chemical, electrical and mechanical, or in a food science or business management program
  • You will currently be enrolled in an undergraduate program with a graduation date after August 2025
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel)
  • Exceptional written communication skills including ability to write reports
  • Ability to communicate verbally one on one and in front of teams
  • Able to work independently as well as in a team in order to achieve results effectively
  • The ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
  • Leadership, interpersonal and communication skills required to interact with all levels of plant personnel and be comfortable working with minimal supervision
  • Under minimal direction, works independently toward department objectives
  • Self-motivated and a self-starter
  • Energy, resilience, determination, enthusiasm, and strong analytical skills to challenge the status quo
  • The willingness to work flexible schedules as needed to support 7-day per week, 24-hour per day production facility
  • Work schedules could include occasional off-shift or weekend work

Responsibilities

  • Conduct (sometimes lead) research, analysis, and improvement projects related to department goals
  • Actively engage the current workforce, through job shadowing as an example, to effectively achieve project and department goals
  • Present project findings and solution proposals to peers and plant leadership
  • Other duties as assigned

FAQs

What is the duration of the Manufacturing Intern program at Danone?

The Manufacturing Intern program is a 12-14 week internship during the summer of 2025.

Where is the internship located?

The internship is located in Minster, Ohio.

What are the primary responsibilities of a Manufacturing Intern?

The primary responsibilities include supporting plant initiatives and KPIs, reducing waste, increasing line uptime, and studying processes for optimization while applying Danone's food safety GMPs.

What qualifications are preferred for this internship?

Preferred qualifications include pursuing a Bachelor or Master’s degree in engineering (industrial, chemical, electrical, mechanical), food science, or business management, with a graduation date after August 2025.

What essential skills and abilities are required for this role?

Essential skills include proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, exceptional written and verbal communication skills, ability to work independently or in a team, and strong analytical skills. Self-motivation, resilience, and willingness to work flexible schedules are also important.

Will the intern be required to present their findings?

Yes, the Manufacturing Intern will present project findings and solution proposals to peers and plant leadership.

Can students outside of engineering programs apply?

Yes, students currently enrolled in food science or business management programs are also eligible to apply for the internship.

Are there opportunities to engage with the workforce during the internship?

Yes, the intern is encouraged to actively engage with the current workforce through activities such as job shadowing to achieve project and department goals.

What is Danone's stance on diversity and inclusion in hiring?

Danone North America values uniqueness and is committed to being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, recruiting and promoting regardless of various protected statuses.

Will interns have the opportunity to attend trainings and development sessions?

Yes, interns will participate in trainings, development sessions, and a final project presentation during their internship period.

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Danone

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Danone is a leading multi-local food and beverage company building on health-focused and fast-growing categories in 3 businesses: Essential Dairy & Plant-Based products, Waters and Specialized Nutrition. With its ‘One Planet. One Health’ frame of action, which considers the health of people and the planet as intimately interconnected, Danone aims to inspire healthier and more sustainable eating and drinking practices. To accelerate this food revolution and create superior, sustainable, profitable value for all its stakeholders, Danone has defined nine 2030 Goals, and paved the way as the first listed company to adopt the “Entreprise à Mission” status in France. With a purpose to bring health through food to as many people as possible, and corresponding social, societal and environmental objectives set out in its articles of association, Danone commits to operating in an efficient, responsible and inclusive manner, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations. By 2025, Danone aims to become one of the first multinational companies to obtain B CorpTM certification. With more than 100,000 employees, and products sold in over 120 markets, Danone generated €25.3 billion in sales in 2019. Danone’s portfolio includes leading international brands (Actimel, Activia, Alpro, Aptamil, Danette, Danio, Danonino, evian, Nutricia, Nutrilon, Volvic, among others) as well as strong local and regional brands (including AQUA, Blédina, Bonafont, Cow & Gate, Horizon Organic, Mizone, Oikos, Prostokvashino, Silk, Vega). Listed on Euronext Paris and present on the OTCQX market via an ADR (American Depositary Receipt) program, Danone is a component stock of leading sustainability indexes including the ones managed by Vigeo Eiris and Sustainalytics, as well as the Ethibel Sustainability Index, the MSCI ESG Indexes, the FTSE4Good Index Series, Bloomberg Gender Equality Index, and the Access to Nutrition Index.

Culture & Values

  • Humanism

    At Danone, people are at the heart of everything we do.

  • Openness

    We welcome new ideas from the world we live in.

  • Proximity

    We believe that building close relationships leads to better understanding and trust.

  • Enthusiasm

    We are passionnate about bringing health through food to as many people as possible.