Operational Excellence Intern presso Gsknch

Welcome to Haleon. We’re a purpose-driven, world-class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of millions. In just three years since our launch, we’ve grown, evolved and are now entering an exciting new chapter – one filled with bold ambitions and enormous opportunity.

Our trusted portfolio of brands – including Sensodyne®, Panadol®, Advil®, Voltaren®, Theraflu®, Otrivin®, and Centrum® – lead in resilient and growing categories. What sets us apart is our unique blend of deep human understanding and trusted science.

Now it’s time to fully realise the full potential of our business and our people. We do this through our Win as One strategy. It puts our purpose – to deliver better everyday health with humanity – at the heart of everything we do. It unites us, inspires us, and challenges us to be better every day, driven by our agile, performance-focused culture.

Hello. We’re Haleon. A new world-leading consumer health company. Shaped by all who join us. Together, we’re improving everyday health for billions of people. By growing and innovating our global portfolio of category-leading brands – including Sensodyne, Panadol, Advil, Voltaren, Theraflu, Otrivin, and Centrum – through a unique combination of deep human understanding and trusted science. What’s more, we’re achieving it in a company that we’re in control of. In an environment that we’re co-creating. And a culture that’s uniquely ours. Care to join us. It isn’t a question. 

This is an exciting time to join us and help shape the future. It’s an opportunity to be part of something special. 

Job purpose

The Operational Excellence Intern will aid in the implementation the HAPS (Haleon Performance System) principles/tools at the site to deliver the Business Strategy, improve Business Performance (Safety, Quality, Service, & Cost), by using a data- driven approach. Next to the Operational Excellence Specialist and manage by the Operational Excellence Manager, the Operational Excellence Intern is in charge of several mini transformations on the shopfloor. Acting as an example with teams, he shares good practices and adopts a performance Run On Target thinking.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect data, implementing sustainable measuring processes, and reporting trends of the main key performance indicators (including OEE % and Yield %) to assess opportunities, and track success of execution.
• Facilitating cross-functional improvement projects and Lean Focused Improvement tools (Kaizen, SMED, 5S, AM, Centerlining, etc.).
• Building capabilities of hourly workforce via LSW, SOPs, and Lean tools training; coaching and mentoring teams and individuals on best practices for operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Support site implementation efforts of Digital 4.0 tools within the Haleon Performance System (HAPS).
• Daily GEMBA walks to identify safety, quality, efficiency, and waste opportunities.

Knowledge / Education required:

• Knowledge of Lean-6 sigma tools and techniques 
• Experience into a continuous improvement project 
• Experience in a operational excellence program is a plus 
• Fluent in French (and working knowledge of English) 
• Capability to communicate at on the shopfloor with operators etc. 
• Taking in autonomy mini projects and/or actions 
• Ability to give a message outside direct management 
• Link data science with practical examples into production 
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Highly effective under pressure 
• Energetic and enthusiastic
• "Do it, Try it, Fix it” mentality 
• Capable to give his ideas

 Job Posting End Date

Equal Opportunities

Haleon are committed to mobilising our purpose in a way that represents the diverse consumers and communities who rely on our brands every day. It guides us in creating an inclusive culture, where different backgrounds and views are valued and respected – all in support of understanding and best serving the needs of our consumers and unleashing the full potential of our people. It’s important to us that Haleon is a place where all our employees feel they truly belong.

During the application process, we may ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. This information ensures we meet certain regulatory and reporting obligations and supports the development, refinement, and execution of our inclusion and belonging programmes that are open to all Haleon employees. 

The personal information you provide will be kept confidential, used only for legitimate business purposes, and will never be used in making any employment decisions, including hiring decisions.

Adjustment or Accommodations Request

If you require a reasonable adjustment or accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at Haleon at any stage of the application process, please let your recruiter know by providing them with a description of specific adjustments you are requesting. We’ll provide all reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process and treat all information you provide us in confidence. 

Note to candidates

The Haleon recruitment team will contact you using a Haleon email account (@haleon.com). If you are not sure whether the email you received is from Haleon, please get in touch.