Interns - Continuous Improvement, Drug Substance Manufacturing

We are seeking dedicated interns eager to gain hands-on experience in optimizing processes, facilitating workshops, analyzing data, creating dashboards, and supporting improvement initiatives within the biopharmaceutical manufacturing sector. This internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to dynamic projects emphasizing LEAN, performance, and Shingo methodologies in Drug Substance Manufacturing.    While you will have the autonomy to work independently, robust support and guidance are available whenever required, with a strong emphasis on mentoring during your initial month to ensure seamless integration and skill development.    We are looking for four interns, each bringing their unique strengths:   Data-Oriented Intern  to support analytics and reporting efforts. Hands-On Shop Floor Intern  to assist with on-ground activities and improvements. 3D Printing Enthusiast  to contribute to prototyping and creative tasks. Intern with a Quality mindset , contributing to our compliance level on site.  Key Responsibilities: Workshop Facilitation:  Collaborate with teams to plan and facilitate workshops aimed at process improvement. Data Analysis & Dashboard Creation:  Utilize Alteryx to build robust data sources and develop dashboards and apps in Tableau and Power Apps. Improvement Projects:  Lead and execute projects focused on continuous improvement and systematic problem-solving.  Problem-Solving & Kaizen Activities:  Participate in activities to identify and solve operational challenges, enhancing efficiency.  Performance Metrics:  Contribute to the development and refinement of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).  Culture Promotion:  Advocate for Continuous Improvement (CI) culture across the manufacturing site.  Performance Board Support:  Assist and/or facilitate performance board meetings focusing on operational excellence.  LEAN Tools Application:  Gain proficiency in applying LEAN tools such as 5S, 3C, A3, and PDCA to real-world scenarios.    Project Involvement:   Simplifying shopfloor:  Contribute to efforts making operations more human-centric and easier.  3D Printing:  Support prototyping efforts to streamline and enhance processes.  Work Instruction Enhancement & Standardization:  Participate in initiatives to simplify and improve documentation.  Equipment Utilization: Gather data to support the correct decisions and project throughout DSM.    Learning Objectives:   Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Exposure:  A comprehensive introduction to biopharmaceutical manufacturing, from the first action in Upstream to the final purification in Downstream.  CDMO Experience:  Gain insights into the social, technical, and business context of working at a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization. Project Responsibility:  Lead projects to familiarize yourself with LEAN tools, from stakeholder management to workshop facilitation.   Qualifications: Open interest or academic background…