Manufacturing Excellence Intern

Nestlé Health Science; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé Health Science seeks a Manufacturing Excellence Intern in Eau Claire, WI, to support continuous improvement initiatives and data-driven projects in a manufacturing setting.

Under mentorship, you will analyze data, build dashboards, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive reliability, quality, safety, and cost improvements, with a program window from January 2027 to August 2027.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in accredited bachelor’s program in Engineering or related field.
• Eligible for company internship program.
• Interest in manufacturing and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support analysis and maintenance of line and labor standards for current or new products.
• Assist with data collection, cleaning, visualization, and analysis to identify losses and improvement opportunities.
• Support industrial performance studies related to machine speed, production cycles, throughput, and productivity.
• Help develop dashboards/scorecards using Power BI, SharePoint, Teams, or Excel.
• Learn and apply continuous improvement methods (Nestlé Continuous Excellence, TPM, Lean).
• Document current-state processes, recommendations, actions, and results; create training materials as needed.
• Support digital/workflow improvements and assist shopfloor teams with digital tools.
• Prepare clear project updates and present findings to stakeholders.
• Follow safety, quality, confidentiality, and data-handling expectations.
• Maintain a learning mindset and focus on continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / related field

Tools

Power BI

Power Apps

Excel

Microsoft 365

Job description

At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life®, Nature's Bounty®, Vital Proteins®, Orgain®, Nuun®, BOOST®, Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, Peptamen®, Compleat Organic Blends®, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.

At Nestlé Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.

Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Manufacturing Excellence Intern will support operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives within the factory. Under the guidance of Manufacturing Excellence and site leaders, the intern will apply classroom knowledge to meaningful projects focused on reliability, quality, safety, cost, delivery, productivity, and digital capability. The intern will collaborate with cross-functional partners, analyze information, contribute to solutions, and communicate project progress and recommendations. Looking for the timeframe January 2027-August 2027.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Support analysis and maintenance of line and labor standards for current or new products using studies, loss analysis, and available historical data. Perform loss analysis on Pivot tables in excel and be able to share results with teams as needed.
• Assist with data collection, cleaning, visualization, and analysis to identify losses, trends, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities.
• Support industrial performance studies related to machine speed, production cycles, line crewing, throughput, and productivity.
• Help develop or update dashboards, scorecards, and operational review tools using approved platforms such as Power BI, SharePoint, Teams, or Excel.
• Learn and apply continuous improvement methods, including Nestle Continuous Excellence, TPM, and Lean fundamentals, with coaching from the team.
• Participate in cross-functional improvement projects and help document current-state processes, recommendations, actions, and results. Create training materials for any trainings as needed
• Support digital or paperless workflow improvements using approved tools and standardized processes. Help shopfloor teams with digital accessories and usage
• Prepare clear project updates and present findings or recommendations to relevant stakeholders.
• Follow all site safety, quality, food safety, confidentiality, and data-handling expectations.
• Complete other internship projects or duties assigned by the manager. Throughout all responsibilities, maintain a learning mindset and focus on continuous improvement.

REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited bachelor's degree program in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, or a related field.
• Student must meet the eligibility requirements of the company internship program and, when applicable, their academic institution.
• Interest in manufacturing, continuous improvement, industrial performance, or digital solutions.

EXPERIENCE:

• Prior manufacturing experience is not required. Relevant coursework, class projects, student organizations, previous internships, or experience with data analysis and process improvement are preferred.
• Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, statistics, process mapping, or project management is a plus

SKILLS:

• Ability to build positive working relationships and collaborate with employees at different levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications; interest in developing skills with Power BI, Power Apps, or similar digital tools.
• Ability to manage assigned tasks, ask questions, incorporate feedback, and communicate progress.
• Curious, reliable, adaptable, safety-minded, and willing to learn in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to handle business information responsibly and maintain confidentiality.

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at [e-mail] or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.