Paid Production Internship: Lean, Data-Driven Ops

Ferrero; Manisa; On-site; TRY 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Training in production

Job summary

Ferrero invites ambitious students to join the START Internship Program in Manisa. This paid, part-time opportunity (minimum 3 days/week) spans 6 to 11 months and offers immersive exposure to production operations.

Ideal candidates are in 3rd–4th year of Industrial or Mechanical Engineering, with strong English and Turkish communication skills, and a passion for learning in the food industry. You’ll engage in cross-functional projects, process improvements, and hands-on activities.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic 3rd- and 4th-year bachelor’s or master’s students (preferably Industrial or Mechanical Engineering).
• Part-time internship with a minimum of 3 days per week for 6 to 11 months.
• Interest in the food industry and eagerness to blend academic knowledge with practical experience.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, positive attitude and collaborative spirit.
• Methodical, committed, and process-oriented mindset.
• Proficiency in English and Turkish (verbal and written).

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day production operations to maintain efficiency, quality, and safety standards.
• Assist in monitoring and optimizing manufacturing processes and workflows.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, 5S, Kaizen).
• Collect, analyze, and report production data to identify trends and improvements.
• Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, CI, and Technology teams.
• Support documentation activities, including SOPs and OPLs.
• Assist in troubleshooting operational issues and implementing corrective measures.
• Contribute to health, safety, and environmental compliance and best practices.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and process documentation as required.
• Participate in projects focusing on productivity, waste reduction, and cost optimization.

Skills

English proficiency

Turkish proficiency

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Industrial Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Lean

5S

Kaizen

Job description

Ferrero invites ambitious students to join the START Internship Program in Manisa. This paid, part-time opportunity (minimum 3 days/week) spans 6 to 11 months and offers immersive exposure to production operations.

Ideal candidates are in 3rd–4th year of Industrial or Mechanical Engineering, with strong English and Turkish communication skills, and a passion for learning in the food industry. You’ll engage in cross-functional projects, process improvements, and hands-on activities.