Be part of a revolutionary change
At PMI, we’ve chosen to do something incredible. We’re totally transforming our business and building our future on one clear purpose – to deliver a future without cigarettes.
With huge change comes huge opportunity. So, wherever you join us, you’ll enjoy the freedom to dream up and deliver better, brighter solutions and the space to move your career forward in endlessly different directions.
You’ll have the opportunity to make an impact. PMI’s shift from selling cigarettes to our new combustion-free products has changed the way we work, our stakeholder engagement and how we communicate. Bring us your curiosity and a desire to challenge the everyday and we’ll give you lots of responsibility. You’ll help us improve, inject innovation and create new ways of working.
About IMPACT - Italy Internship Program
Join PMI and be a part of an exciting revolution. This program allows you to kickstart your career and offers the opportunity to learn from industry experts. You’ll work in a fast-paced environment, with a great chance to gain practical experience and participate in an engaging learning path. Help us reshape our business and make a meaningful impact on various projects.
Roles & Objectives
As an Intern you will be part of our Operational Excellence (OPEN+) Department for Philip Morris Manufacturing & Technology Bologna S.p.A. and will be reporting to OPEN+ Deployment Lead. The position will be based in Crespellano (BO).
We are seeking a motivated and data oriented Operational Excellence Intern to join our team. In this role, you will support various initiatives designed to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness. A core part of the internship will involve coaching on the floor, where you will work directly with teams to observe processes, support problem solving, and help reinforce best practices in real time.
You will collaborate with cross functional teams to analyze workflows, identify improvement opportunities, and contribute to the implementation of sustainable solutions. Beyond daily continuous improvement activities, you will also play an active role in capability building, supporting the preparation and organization of trainings, and helping structure benchmarking and networking events within the site and with external partners
Specific Responsibilities
- Assist in analyzing current operational processes and identifying inefficiencies;
- Support the development and implementation of process improvement initiatives;
- Collaborate with team members to gather data and generate reports;
- Participate in meetings and contribute to brainstorming sessions;
- Help monitoring the progress of ongoing projects and providing updates;
- Support manufacturing department through сoaching sessions on Lean tools directly contributing to increasing team qualification and capabilitied;
- Assist in organizing training, benchmarking and networking events, including participation in activities involving external companies
Who We’re Looking For
- Fluency in English and in Italian is mandatory, and will be tested throughout the interview process;
- Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field;
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities;
- Ability to effectively manage different stakeholders (internal and external);
- Experience or interest in event management and coordination;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint);
- Eagerness to learn and contribute to a dynamic team environment.
Rewards & Benefits
We offer an Internship of 6 months length, full time.
In this position you will earn no less than 900 € monthly
Application Process
Our recruitment process will be handled carefully by our Talent Acquisition team.
We Follow Four Key Steps
Step 1: Application submission & CV screening
Step 2: Interviews and an assessment
Assessment depends on the position you apply for. You might go through various steps, such as resume screening, written tests, interviews, focus group discussions, and business case presentations.
Step 3: Offer and onboarding
Once the interviews and assessments are complete, our team will take the time to review all candidates before the final decision is made and will provide feedback accordingly.
Step 4: Start Date
If you are selected for the position, you will receive an offer to begin with us. Please note: start dates are usually between 2-3 weeks from when they are extended. For example, if you receive an offer at the beginning of the month, you can expect to start by the end of the same month.
Equal Opportunities Statement
We believe that diverse perspectives and experiences make us stronger. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to creating a workplace where every individual feels welcomed, respected, valued, and empowered to reach their full potential.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities, and provide reasonable accommodations to ensure an accessible recruitment process. If you need support or adjustments during your application, let us know—we’re here to help you succeed.
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