Trainee Contract Logistics Continuous Improvement

Kuehne+Nagel; Mantova; In loco; EUR 9000 - 11.000; Part-time

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Stipend provided

On-site Mantova location

Descrizione del lavoro

Kuehne+Nagel in Mantova is offering an internship within the Contract Logistics team. You will support the continuous improvement program, helping prepare the process simulation tool for a highly automated e-commerce warehousing activity.

The role emphasizes identifying improvements, testing scenarios, and collaborating with the Production System team to drive DMAIC-based projects. The position requires a Bachelor/Master in Industrial or Management Engineering, interest in operational research

Competenze

• Educated to Bachelor/Master degree in Industrial Engineering, Management Engineering or similar.
• Operational research interest for finding the optimal combination of variables and testing “what if” scenarios.
• Proven interest in logistics environment.
• Demonstrates an interest for continuous improvement, having excellent communication and interpersonal skills is a must.
• Is process driven with strong analytical and problem solving skills, a Self-starter with the ability to work on own initiative and able to work well in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced skills in MS office tools.
• Italian language is required. Business level English is a plus.
• Job Location Mantova with gross monthly compensation € 835,00.

Mansioni

• Support the creation and implementation of the process simulation tool to visualize material flow and identify opportunities for improvements.
• Map processes, identify main variables and process exceptions to represent the current functioning of the warehouse and test “what if” scenarios.
• Support the deployment of Stand Up Meetings and SQCDEP principles in collaboration with Production System team.
• Work together with the production system team to identify potential areas of improvement and execute continuous improvement projects following DMAIC approach.

Conoscenze

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Self-starter

Team collaboration

Formazione

Bachelor/Master in Industrial Engineering

Strumenti

MS Office

Process simulation tools

Descrizione del lavoro

It's more than a job

As part of the Contract Logistics team at Kuehne+Nagel, you will play a key role in designing, managing, and optimizing solutions that keep goods moving efficiently. Whether you’re leading a team, engineering processes, or driving projects, your work ensures that our customers’ products are stored, handled, and delivered with precision. From everyday essentials to seasonal items, what we do in Contract Logistics impacts businesses and communities around the world. At Kuehne+Nagel, your contribution goes far beyond the warehouse—it helps shape the flow of global trade.

Your Role

The intern supports the implementation of Kuehne+Nagel's continuous improvement program (Production System) and will focus on the preparation of the process simulation tool for our brand-new highly automated warehousing activity of an e-commerce customer.

He/She helps to build a Continuous Improvement culture that the site needs to embrace.

Main responsibilities

Support the creation and implementation of the process simulation tool to visualize material flow and identify opportunities for improvements.

Map processes, identify main variables and process exceptions to represent the current functioning of the warehouse and test “what if” scenarios.a

Support the deployment of Stand Up Meetings and SQCDEP principles in collaboration with Production System team.

Work together with the production system team to identify potential areas of improvement and execute continuous improvement projects following DMAIC approach.

Skills and Experiences

Educated to Bachelor/Master degree in Industrial Engineering, Management Engineering or similar.

Operational research interest for finding the optimal combination of variables and testing “what if” scenarios

Proven interest in logistics environment

Demonstrates an interest for continuous improvement, having excellent communication and interpersonal skills is a must

Is process driven with strong analytical and problem solving skills, a Self-starter with the ability to work on own initiative and able to work well in a fast-paced environment

Advanced skills in MS office tools

Italian language is required. Business level English is a plus.

Job Location is Mantova (MN) - Gross monthly compensation € 835,00

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Who we are

Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.

As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.

Kuehne + Nagel is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you require an accommodation for any part of the online application process due to a disability, please contact the Employee Services HR Help Desk at 1-800-267-1326 during the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm EST; Monday through Friday or via e-mail at: [e-mail] with the nature of your request. We will answer your inquiry within 24 hours.