Position Title:  Operational Excellence (OPEN+) Intern

OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE (OPEN+) 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 – 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 Bologna. 

We are seeking a motivated and dataoriented Operational Excellence Intern to join our team. In this role, you will support various projects aimed aimed to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to analyze processes, identify areas for improvement, and implement solutions. This internship offers a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in operational excellence and contribute to meaningful projects. 

Key Responsibilities: 

In your role you will support the deployment of OPEN+ across the factory in line with PMI OPEN+ Strategy.  

A key responsibility will be to analyze current business processes, assess the opportunities for the improvements, prepare a proper plan to implement the enhancements, monitor the execution via data analysis and reporting.  

You will also have an opportunity to learn about standard work processes, act as a trainer and coach on the production floor. 

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 specific Coaching sessions on Lean tools 

Who we’re looking for  

• Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). 

• Eagerness to learn and contribute to a dynamic team environment. 

• Good command of the English language.