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Ecolab

Provides water, hygiene, infection prevention solutions

Production and Continuous Improvement Intern

Manufacturing & Production OperationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
InternshipSuzano - Palmeiras de São Paulo, Suzano - State of São Paulo, BrazilNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Be currently enrolled in Production, Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Be enrolled in an undergraduate or technologist program during the evening, or be available to change to an evening schedule; full-time daytime study is not permitted.
  • Be available to intern for at least 1.5 to 2 years.
  • Live in Suzano, São Paulo, or have easy access to the region.
  • Have intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Have basic to intermediate knowledge of data analysis and performance-indicator tracking.
  • Have an interest in production processes, manufacturing, Supply Chain, and continuous improvement.
  • Have analytical ability to interpret information and solve problems.
  • Be organized and disciplined in following up on activities and meeting deadlines.
  • Be interested in learning about Total Productive Maintenance, production management, and operational excellence.
  • Be able to work in a team and interact with different operational areas.

Responsibilities

  • Support Production operations by monitoring production processes and identifying improvement opportunities.
  • Conduct field follow-up to understand processes and support operational teams.
  • Participate in production follow-up meetings, record actions, and support monitoring their implementation.
  • Assist with tracking and updating the area's key performance indicators.
  • Participate in analyses related to losses, efficiency, productivity, quality, and safety.
  • Support data management and prepare management reports and presentations.
  • Participate in continuous-improvement projects that contribute to increased productivity, cost reduction, and waste elimination.
  • Participate in the Total Productive Maintenance program, supporting continuous improvement, autonomous maintenance, safety, quality, and equipment-efficiency pillars.
  • Support the preparation and revision of operating procedures and work instructions.
  • Perform related activities in the candidate's field of study to support learning and professional development.

Desired Qualifications

  • Intermediate or advanced English.
  • Knowledge of industrial indicators such as overall equipment effectiveness, productivity, and losses.
  • Familiarity with Total Productive Maintenance, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, or continuous-improvement concepts.
  • Participation in academic projects, a junior enterprise, undergraduate research, or other experiences related to industrial environments.
  • Communication skills for presenting results and interacting with multidisciplinary teams.
  • A profile focused on data analysis and process improvement.
  • Interest in developing a career in Production, Operations, or Supply Chain.

About the Company

Ecolab

Provides water, hygiene, infection prevention solutions

Ecolab provides water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services to about three million commercial locations in more than 170 countries. It combines cleaning, sanitizing, disinfection, and water-treatment products with on-site service and data-driven insights to help customers improve safety, cleanliness, and efficiency. Its global scale and breadth across food, healthcare, hospitality and industrial markets, plus a large field service network, differentiate it as an integrated partner rather than a one-off supplier. Its goal is to help customers run safer, cleaner operations while using water and energy more efficiently and reducing environmental impact.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
St Paul, MN
Founded
1923

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