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Position Title:  Intern - Operational Excellence

Date:  Mar 17, 2026
Requisition ID:  23761
Work Location: 

Crespellano, BO, IT, 40053

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 – to deliver 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. 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 backing 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 so many.  
  

About IMPACT - Italy Internship Program 

 

Join PMI and be a 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, with a great chance to gain practical experience and participate 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 Operational Excellence (OPEN+) Department for Philip Morris Manufacturing & Technology Bologna S.p.A. and will be reporting to OPEN+ Deployment Lead. The position will be based in Crespellano (BO).


We are seeking a motivated and data oriented Operational Excellence Intern to join our team. In this role, you will support various initiatives designed to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness. A core part of the internship will involve coaching on the floor, where you will work directly with teams to observe processes, support problem solving, and help reinforce best practices in real time.
You will collaborate with cross functional teams to analyze workflows, identify improvement opportunities, and contribute to the implementation of sustainable solutions. Beyond daily continuous improvement activities, you will also play an active role in capability building, supporting the preparation and organization of trainings, and helping structure benchmarking and networking events within the site and with external partners

 

Specific Responsibilities: 

 

  • Assist in analyzing current operational processes and identifying inefficiencies;

  • Support the development and implementation of process improvement initiatives;

  • Collaborate with team members to gather data and generate reports;

  • Participate in meetings and contribute to brainstorming sessions;

  • Help monitoring the progress of ongoing projects and providing updates;

  • Support manufacturing department through сoaching sessions on Lean tools directly contributing to increasing team qualification and capabilitied;

  • Assist in organizing training, benchmarking and networking events, including participation in activities involving external companies

 

Who we’re looking for  

 

  • Fluency in English and in Italian is mandatory, and will be tested throughout the interview process;

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field;
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities;
  • Ability to effectively manage different stakeholders (internal and external);
  • Experience or interest in event management and coordination;
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint);
  • Eagerness to learn and contribute to a dynamic team environment.

 

What we offer   

  

Type of contract: Internship of 6 months length, full time 

 

Work location: Crespellano, Bologna 

Internship Start Date: May 2026

Full-Time 

 

Our success depends on our talented employees who come to work here every single 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 people and feel like you belong.   

  • Pursue your ambitions and develop your skills with a global business –our staggering size and scale provides endless opportunities to progress.  

  • Take pride in delivering our promise to society: to deliver a smoke-free future.  

  

  

PMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  

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