Position Title:  Intern

Process Lead Intern

Be a part of a revolutionary change

Times are changing at PMI. We’ve chosen to do something big. The world expects us to act responsibly, and we are doing just that by transforming our business and building our future on one clear purpose: delivering a smoke‑free future.

This transformation will revolutionize every area of our business: the products we sell, where we sell them, how they’re manufactured and delivered, and the way we talk to our customers and engage with society.

It’s the perfect place to start your career. As you take your first steps, you’ll have the support of a multinational business combined with the freedom of a start‑up. You’ll bring a positive mindset and fresh perspective to projects that can make a huge difference to many.

About IMPACT – Italy Internship Program

Join PMI and be 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, gaining practical experience and participating 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 Bay 1 Department at Philip Morris Manufacturing & Technology Bologna S.p.A. / Philip Morris Italia, reporting to the Process Support Supervisor. The position will be based in Bologna.

You will support processes aimed at eliminating losses through effective problem‑solving and process control, contributing to the business results of the assigned RRP lines and fully applying the Integrated Manufacturing System (IMS) and PMI standards and policies.

You will act as a process supporter in problem solving and on‑floor troubleshooting, and as a contributor in leading and ensuring autonomous/self‑sufficient team compliance with all standard OPEN+ systems and tools according to the requirements of the Equipment Line Pillars step and Site Phase.

Specific Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all PMI and legal standards, policies, and guidelines related to Environment, Health, Safety and Sustainability, in order to prevent personnel, asset or societal loss.
• Contribute to the DMS process to ensure proper deployment and maximize product quality.
• Participate in Daily Direction Setting (DDS) to be trained on inputs and actions related to loss‑elimination activities and tasks.
• Contribute to promoting and validating Kaizens raised by teams by performing adequate risk assessments.
• Support loss‑elimination priorities, plans and responsibilities to ensure cross‑functional alignment. Share knowledge and methods to encourage benchmarking, reapplication and continuous improvement.
• Take responsibility for completing your training plan and comply with the requirements established in the Qualification Matrix.
• Cooperate with Line Leads to implement standard work processes defined in the Pillars (AM steps, quality factors, problem‑solving SWP, etc.).

Who We’re Looking For

• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Management).
• Intermediate IT skills (Office Suite).
• Fluent in English.
• Ability to work independently and in a team, and to engage with multi‑functional stakeholders.

What We Offer

Type of contract: 6‑month full‑time internship

Work location: Bologna

Our success depends on talented employees who come to work every day with a sense of purpose and an appetite for progress. Join PMI, and you too can:

• Seize the freedom to shape your future and ours. We’ll empower you to take risks, experiment and explore.
• Be part of an inclusive, diverse culture where everyone’s contribution is respected. Collaborate with some of the world’s best professionals and feel like you belong.
• Pursue your ambitions and develop your skills within a global business, our size and scale provide endless opportunities for growth.
• Take pride in helping deliver our promise to society: a smoke‑free future.

PMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.