Operational Excellence Intern (Yunusemre/ Manisa, TR, 45030)

Quintall; Manisa; On-site; TRY 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Festo Corporation in Manisa, Turkey, invites applications for an Operational Excellence Intern. The role supports SPS implementation, continuous improvement, and data-driven optimization across operations. You will collaborate with Production, Logistics, Engineering and Quality to analyze processes and drive standardized improvements.

The position offers exposure to digitalization, KPI tracking and dashboard development, with English communication and a proactive, independent work approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree student in Industrial Engineering, Management Engineering or a related field.
• Internship or project experience in manufacturing, process improvement, data analysis or digitalization is an advantage.
• Interest in Operational Excellence, Lean Management, continuous improvement and process management.
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills; familiarity with Power BI/Power Apps is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support Operational Excellence and Administrative Excellence activities across operations.
• Contribute to the implementation of Synchronized Production System (SPS).
• Assist in process improvement, optimization and standardization projects.
• Participate in gemba walks, workshops and structured problem-solving sessions.
• Analyze processes and identify improvement opportunities.
• Assist SPS assessments and action tracking; prepare supporting docs.
• Support digitalization, workflow automation initiatives and dashboard development.
• Help with KPI tracking, data analysis and management reporting content.
• Prepare presentations and training materials; communicate with management.
• Collaborate with Production, Logistics, Engineering, Quality and others.
• Take ownership of improvement tasks and follow through on implementations.

Skills

Lean Management

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Proactive attitude

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree student in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

Power BI

Power Apps

Power Automate

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Founded in 1925, Festo Corporation is the leading worldwide supplier of automation technology and the performance leader in industrial training and education programs. For many years Festo has been providing impetus for factory automation and offers a wide product and service portfolio from individual components to complex customized solutions and system. As a family-owned company, we act from a holistic perspective. We take responsibility for our actions globally and locally, we want to contribute to the quality of life and conservation of resources where we operate with new technologies, knowledge, and education.

For further growth of our businesses, we are looking for an Operational Excellence Intern for our Manisa facility.

Your job:

• Support Operational Excellence and Administrative Excellence (ADEX) activities across operational and administrative functions
• Contribute to the implementation of Synchronized Production System (SPS)
• Support continuous improvement, process optimization and standardization projects
• Participate in process observations, Gemba walks, workshops and structured problem-solving activities
• Assist in analyzing operational and administrative processes and identifying improvement opportunities
• Support SPS assessments, action tracking and the preparation of supporting documentation
• Contribute to digitalization and workflow automation initiatives
• Support KPI tracking, data analysis, performance reporting and dashboard development
• Assist in preparing presentations, training materials, reports and management communication content
• Collaborate with Production, Logistics, Engineering, Quality and other supporting functions
• Take ownership of assigned improvement tasks and follow up on their implementation

Your qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree student in Industrial Engineering, Management Engineering or a related field
• Previous internship or project experience in manufacturing, process improvement, data analysis or digitalization is an advantage
• Basic knowledge of or strong interest in Operational Excellence, Administrative Excellence, Lean Management, continuous improvement and process management
• Good command of written and spoken English
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate or other data visualization and digitalization tools is an advantage
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving and organizational skills
• Proactive, curious and self-driven working approach
• Ability to work independently, take responsibility and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Availability to work at least three days per week for a minimum period of six months