2024 Summer Production Intern - Princeton, NJ

Summer Intern, Production  
Princeton, NJ, US
On-Site 

Are you eager to apply your education and challenge yourself with a dynamic summer internship opportunity?  Our summer internship program provides students with the chance to explore the full spectrum of our industry.  As interns, you’ll gain a comprehensive, hands-on understanding of what it entails to operate within a global Flavors, Fragrances and Ingredients organization. From engaging networking events to valuable resume-building experience, we’re committed to preparing you for a fulfilling and enduring career, both at dsm-firmenich and beyond.   We are currently looking for a Summer Intern to work with Production at our Plainsboro, NJ manufacturing facility. Internships begin the first week of June through the third week of August.  Our standard working hours are Monday – Friday (40 hours per week).

As an operations intern, you will be responsible for developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) for key customer accounts, defining manufacturing standards for raw material storage conditions, performing internal audits for shipping and receiving, and optimizing our automated warehouse for raw material. Enhance your skills, work on exciting projects, and contribute to our success through a Summer internship.  Come discover all our industry has to offer!  

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting to our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated

Your key responsibilities

• Develop SOPs for key customer accounts to ensure consistent and high-quality products and services.
• Define manufacturing standards for raw material storage conditions to maintain product quality and safety.
• Perform internal audits for shipping and receiving to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Optimize our automated warehouse for raw material to improve efficiency and reduce waste.

We bring 

• A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset;
• A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally;
• The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose;
• Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected – regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity;
• A firm belief that working together with our customers is the key to achieving great things;
• An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future

You bring

• Currently working on completion of a Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or a related field and have completed at least two full years of graduate study prior to the start of the internship
• Availability to work full-time (40 hour per week) for 12 weeks beginning on June 3, 2024 – August 23, 2024.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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