Continuous Improvement Intern - Summer 2026 presso MANE

Continuous Improvement Intern

MANE is a 5th generation French family-owned business known for innovation and progress in the world of Flavors and Fragrance.  As sensation enthusiasts, we strive to provide exceptional moments in people’s daily lives through the timeless flavors and fragrances we create.  With our passion, creativity, and innovation, “We capture what moves”.  

BLOOM INTERNSHIP PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Bloom is MANE’s internship initiative that provides college students with valuable, hands-on industry experience while supporting our business needs. It’s designed to help interns develop their skills, knowledge, and network as they “bloom” into the professionals they aspire to be.

GROWTH-FOCUSED
Our internship program is committed to your personal and professional growth. Through engaging, real-world projects and collaboration with peers and mentors, you’ll gain essential skills and insights in the flavor/fragrance industry.

The Continuous Improvement Intern will work closely with members of the Flavor Encapsulation Operational Excellence team to build upon problem solving skills and gain practical experience in a manufacturing environment.  You will interact daily with the operations team to learn what it takes to maintain a successful process flow.  Continuous improvement project(s) will be expected to address either Safety, Quality, Productivity, or be a cost savings initiative. Support tasks to other key projects will vary.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• SMED: Reduce by 50% the time it takes to complete a production changeover
• Develop Audit system to identify continuous improvement projects to address Food Safety concerns
• Assist the Operations Training team to reduce training timeline by 30%
• Create and update Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instruction 
• Identify and implement recycling efforts within the department 
• Consistent with MANE’s environmental commitments, every employee shall actively participate in relevant education/training based upon corporate and local environmental objectives. Where these objectives are relevant to job-related and job-specific roles and responsibilities, each employee shall adhere to applicable environmental policies and procedures, as well as act on best practices. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• Individuals should have completed a minimum of their first semester of college.

BLOOM PROGRAM DETAILS:

• Duration: 10 weeks (starting early June through early August)
• Environment: Full time, in office, 5 days a week
• Community: Join a cohort of interns, building friendships and a support network.
• Capstone Project: You’ll complete a capstone project that highlights your work and learnings, which you’ll present at the end of the program.
• Engagement: We’ll check in with you every two weeks, and there will be community-building activities to ensure a well-rounded and enjoyable experience.