Manufacturing Operations Intern

Job Description

Manufacturing Operations Intern

We are seeking a motivated and detail oriented intern to join our Operations team. This internship offers the opportunity to gain practical experience in a regulated manufacturing environment while supporting problem-solving, troubleshooting, process improvement, and operational performance activities.

Responsibilities

• Support problem-solving and troubleshooting activities related to manufacturing equipment, processes, and operational issues.
• Assist with data gathering, root cause analysis, and implementation of improvement actions to support right-first-time execution and operational performance.
• Work with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Technical Operations, Automation, Maintenance, and Learning and Development to resolve issues and improve process reliability.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, visual management updates, and actions linked to manufacturing performance.
• Develop process flow diagrams and simple decision aids to improve process understanding and consistency where required.
• Contribute to updates of procedures, work instructions, and training materials where necessary to support manufacturing operations.
• Work in line with site safety, GMP, data integrity, and documentation expectations.

Qualifications

Required

• Strong attention to detail and good organizational skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Interest in manufacturing engineering, process improvement, and troubleshooting
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Proactive mindset with willingness to learn and take ownership of tasks
• Basic analytical skills and comfortable working with data and process information
• Good computer skills, including all Microsoft Office applications
• Awareness of compliance, quality, and safety expectations in a regulated environment

Preferred

• Exposure to problem-solving tools such as root cause analysis, 5 Whys, fishbone diagrams, or similar
• Experience with continuous improvement tools or manufacturing support activities
• Experience creating flow diagrams, visuals, or process maps
• Interest in pharmaceutical, biotech, or GMP-regulated manufacturing environment

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