Assembly Op Ex Intern

Join Estée Lauder Companies at Whitman Laboratories where one-fifth of the companys global sales output is manufactured. As a global leader in prestige beauty we serve over half a billion consumers each year offering world-renowned brands such as Estée Lauder MAC Jo Malone London and Clinique across more than 150 countries.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Operational Excellence Engineer (12-month FTC) who is passionate about driving continuous improvement and operational efficiency to join our dynamic production this role you will play a pivotal role in embedding Lean principles optimising processes and influencing strategic decisions that shape the future of our manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive Operational Excellence and Lean Standards in Assembly ensuring standardised processes across Operations and embedding them within the Work Centre.
• Lead key routine with a focus on adherence to standards (SDCA) and build plans to meet priorities (PDCA).
• Manage projects to improve KPIs reduce process variation and enhance overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Support investment projects using Lean Principles and coach employees to perform critical processes effectively.
• Prepare visual concise and conclusive presentations to support strategic operational decisions.
• Coordinate RFT activities across functions (NPP QA QE Operations) to ensure world-class execution and integration of new product innovation and launches.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement across Safety Quality Delivery Cost People.
• Lead workshops and coaching sessions to drive engagement and operational excellence.
• Attend networking activities within and outside the ELC international group sharing best practices to position the plant as a model site.

• Currently studying towards an Undergraduate Engineering degree or related subject and be on track to achieving a 2:1 standard or higher. (A Chemical industrial or mechanical engineering degree is preferred).
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Excel Word and PowerPoint.
• Strong organisational and communication skills with the ability to work effectively as part of a team and meet deadlines.