Digital Manufacturing Process Improvement Intern

Step; Coningsby; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Crop Intellect Ltd. in Lincoln seeks a Digital Manufacturing & Process Improvement Intern to support a business-critical project.

You will review production processes, identify inefficiencies and develop practical digital solutions across operations, data analysis, and automation. This 200-hour internship (full-time/part-time considered) offers hands-on experience in a live manufacturing and R&D environment, working with the founder and technical team to deliver measurable improvements and

Qualifications

• Student or recent graduate with interest in manufacturing and digital transformation.
• Relevant study areas or exposure to operations or data analytics.
• Motivation to learn and apply digital solutions in manufacturing settings.

Responsibilities

• Observe and map production and administrative processes to identify bottlenecks.
• Analyse workflows from materials receipt to dispatch and propose improvements.
• Develop SOPs for key manufacturing activities and test digital tools.
• Investigate automation, AI and digital workflow options and assess feasibility.
• Create and test digital proofs of concept: spreadsheets, checklists, dashboards.
• Collect and analyse operational data and present findings to management.
• Support implementation planning and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Organisational skills

Spreadsheet proficiency

Data interpretation/presentation

Written communication

Process improvement mindset

Problem-solving

Manufacturing environment interest

Education

Manufacturing Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Production or Operations Management

Supply Chain & Logistics

Business Management

Digital Business

Digital Transformation

Data Analytics

Computer Science

Information Systems

Tools

Automation tools

AI applications

Workflow software

SOP development

Job description

Digital Manufacturing & Process Improvement Intern

Lincoln 200 hours £12.71 per hour Onsite

Start Date: October 2026

About the Business

Crop Intellect Ltd is an innovative agricultural research, development and manufacturing business based in Lincolnshire that develops cutting-edge technologies that address challenges in crop nutrition, crop protection, soil health and sustainable agriculture. Their work spans fertilisers, bio stimulants, bio-pesticides, plant activators, crop-monitoring technologies and specialist agricultural formulations.

Focusing on developing innovative agricultural technologies to improve crop productivity and food quality sustainably, their mission is to make a strong positive impact to the world's agricultural sustainability for a secure future using innovations that are out of the ordinary!

The Opportunity

We are seeking a motivated and analytical intern to support a business-critical project focused on improving manufacturing efficiency and introducing digital solutions across business operations such as automation. This is an excellent opportunity for a student or recent graduate interested in manufacturing, operations, process improvement, automation, data analysis, or digital transformation.

You will have the opportunity to review real production processes, identify inefficiencies, recommend improvements, and develop practical digital solutions that create measurable business impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Observe and analyse manufacturing and administrative processes.
• Map workflows covering raw material receipt, production, bottling, labelling, cleaning, palletisation and dispatch.
• Identify bottlenecks, repetitive tasks and opportunities for improvement.
• Assess production-line layout and material flow to improve operational efficiency.
• Create and test Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for key manufacturing activities.
• Review country-specific product labelling requirements and improve digital record management.
• Investigate automation, AI and digital workflow tools.
• Develop and test a digital proof of concept such as:
• Automated spreadsheets
• Digital checklists
• Reporting dashboards
• Label generation tools
• Workflow automation solutions
• Collect and analyse operational data.
• Present findings, recommendations and implementation plans to management

What We're Looking For

We welcome applications from students or recent graduates studying:

• Manufacturing Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Production or Operations Management
• Supply Chain & Logistics
• Business Management
• Digital Business
• Digital Transformation
• Data Analytics
• Computer Science
• Information Systems

Applications from other disciplines will also be considered if you can demonstrate a strong interest in manufacturing, process improvement, digital technology or automation

Essential Skills

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confidence using spreadsheets and digital productivity tools
• Ability to gather, interpret and present data to and from stakeholders
• Strong written communication skills for producing clear and detailed documentation
• Interest in process improvement and operational efficiency
• Proactive and practical approach to problem-solving
• Keen to gain experience within a manufacturing environment

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of process mapping methodologies
• Experience with automation tools, AI applications or workflow software
• Understanding of manufacturing operations
• Familiarity with SOP development and continuous improvement principles

What You'll Gain

From this internship, you'll gain hands‑on experience in a live manufacturing and R&D environment, working directly with the founder and technical team to deliver meaningful improvements that will support the future growth of the business.

Most importantly, you'll have the opportunity to make a genuine impact on a growing AgriTech business whilst developing key industry skills.

You’ll receive ongoing support throughout the internship from the company's founder and will be provided with the appropriate equipment required to complete the project successfully. This internship is looking to be completed full time (around 37.5 hours a week for 5-6 weeks) however part time completion around your studies can be considered (around 25 hours a week for 8 weeks)