Internship - Production Management

Henkel; Scheemda; On-site; EUR 11,000 - 14,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internship stipend 1000-1250 EUR/month

6-month full-time internship

BeNeLux intern network events

Paid leave 10-12 days

Job summary

Henkel is offering a full-time internship in Operations and Supply Chain in the Netherlands. You will assist in daily production management, contribute to lean initiatives, and collaborate across procurement, quality, safety, and logistics.

The role emphasizes digital tools, sustainability, and continuous improvement. The internship runs for six months starting in November 2026, with a monthly stipend of 1,000–1,250 EUR.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Basic knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Assist in overseeing daily production activities to ensure safe, efficient operations aligned with production schedules and quality standards.
• Participate in implementing Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma to improve productivity and reduce waste.
• Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to ensure equipment reliability and address technical issues promptly.
• Contribute to accurate tracking and management of raw materials, finished goods, and intermediate storage.
• Support the use of digital tools and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) to improve inventory accuracy.
• Work with procurement and logistics to ensure smooth material flow and avoid stockouts or overages.
• Coordinate with procurement, quality, safety, and logistics to ensure efficient supply chain operations.
• Loster to alignment of production and warehouse activities with sustainability goals, such as waste reduction and reducing carbon emissions.
• Assist in Industry 4.0 technologies for real-time inventory and production tracking.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects focused on process automation and data-driven decisions.
• Support sustainable practices, including energy-efficient equipment and greener logistics.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Digitalization

Microsoft Office

ERP/WMS familiarity

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Operations Management

Bachelor's or Master's in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor's or Master's in Industrial Engineering

Tools

ERP

WMS

Job description

About this Position

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What you´ll do

Support Production Management:

• Assist in overseeing daily production activities to ensure safe, efficient operations aligned with production schedules and quality standards.
• Participates in the implementation of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to improve productivity, reduce waste, and optimize resources.
• Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to ensure equipment reliability and address technical issues promptly.

Warehouse and Inventory Management:

• Contribute to the accurate tracking and management of raw materials, finished goods, and intermediate storage to support seamless production and shipping processes.
• Support the use of digital tools and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) to improve inventory accuracy and streamline operations.
• Work closely with procurement and logistics teams to ensure smooth material flow and avoid stockouts or overages.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work with departments such as procurement, quality, safety, and logistics to ensure efficient supply chain operations.
• Act as a liaison between production, warehouse, and customer service teams to address potential bottlenecks and improve workflow.
• Ensure alignment of production and warehouse activities with sustainability goals, such as waste reduction and minimizing carbon emissions.

Continuous Improvement and Digital Transformation:

• Assist in implementing Industry 4.0 technologies, such as IoT and predictive analytics, for real-time inventory and production tracking.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects focused on process automation and data-driven decision-making.
• Support the integration of sustainable practices, including energy-efficient equipment and greener logistics.

What makes you a good fit

• Available to start: November 2026 for a duration of 6 months.
• Enrolled in or recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Basic knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with ERP or WMS systems is a plus.
• Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Enthusiasm for digitalization, sustainability, and process optimization.

Some perks of joining Henkel

• An exciting and educational full-time internship in an international FMCG business
• An internship allowance of EUR 1000-1250 monthly
• Fun and educational events organized for the international (BeNeLux) intern community, with opportunities to broaden your network
• A 6-month & full-time internship
• 10-12 days of paid leave

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.