2025 Summer Intern: Industrial Engineer

Hello. We’re Haleon. A new world-leading consumer healthcare company. Shaped by all of us. Together, we’re improving everyday health for millions 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 building together. In an environment that we’re co-creating. And a culture that’s uniquely ours. Care to join us. It isn’t a question. 

Future Talent roles at Haleon offer the chance to change the way people see and manage their everyday health. That’s an incredible opportunity. An exciting challenge. And a huge responsibility. We’re always looking for ambitious individuals who are inspired by our purpose to deliver better everyday health, with humanity. And want to help us achieve this goal. Right now, we’re looking for graduates/Interns/co-ops/ apprentice students (delete as appropriate) in Operational Excellence to join us to do career defining work.

A career in Operational Excellence where none of us stand still.

A Summer Intern working as an Industrial Engineer in Operational Excellence at Haleon Consumer Health can expect a dynamic and hands-on experience that combines theoretical knowledge with practical, real-world applications. The role is designed to provide exposure to continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiency projects aimed at optimizing processes, reducing waste, and improving productivity.

Key Expectations:
1. Process Analysis & Optimization
Interns will analyse current manufacturing processes to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement. Using tools like Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma methodologies, and data-driven approaches, they will develop solutions to enhance workflows and reduce bottlenecks.

2. Data Collection & Analysis
Interns will be responsible for collecting, organizing, and analyzing operational data, including production metrics, downtime, cycle times, and resource utilization. This helps inform recommendations for process improvements and performance optimization.

3. Hands-On Project Work
Interns will often be assigned to specific projects, such as improving line balancing, implementing 5S standards (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain), or supporting the rollout of Kaizen events. These projects provide tangible outcomes that can be measured and tracked.

4. Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams
Interns will interact with production operators, supervisors, engineers, and management teams. This collaboration ensures that solutions are practical and align with both frontline and strategic goals.

5. Exposure to Technology & Tools
Interns may gain hands-on experience with tools like AutoCAD for layout optimization, simulation software for process modelling, and ERP systems (like SAP) to understand production scheduling and inventory management.

6. Operational Excellence Frameworks
Interns will become familiar with Operational Excellence frameworks, including Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Value Stream Mapping (VSM), and the PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) cycle to drive continuous improvement.

7. Learning & Mentorship
Interns will be paired with mentors or supervisors who will guide their development, provide feedback, and help them bridge the gap between classroom learning and industry practices.

8. Deliverables & Presentations
By the end of the internship, interns will likely present their findings, projects, and results to leadership. This helps them develop communication, analytical, and professional skills

By the end of the internship, the intern will have:
• Improved their problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Gained practical experience with industry tools and methodologies.
• Developed a deeper understanding of manufacturing operations and continuous improvement.
• Built professional relationships within the manufacturing and engineering teams.

This internship provides a strong foundation for a career in Industrial Engineering, Operational Excellence, or manufacturing leadership roles.

We’re the people changing the future of everyday health. So, you will be someone who has:

• Creative and problem-solving thinking
• Strategic/big-picture thinking
• Entrepreneurial and agile mindset
• Strong prioritisation and analytical skills
• Personal accountability
• Business and consumer/customer knowledge and understanding
• Adaptability and resilience in ambiguity
• A desire to learn and have meaningful impact

To enable you to perform in this future talent opportunity:

Education required:

• Undergoing a degree in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering or equivalent.
• Currently enrolled in an Undergraduate degree program graduating between (August 2026 and July 2028)
• A cumulative GPA of 3.0 is preferred.

Other requirements:

• Provide your own funding for relocation and commuting.
• This role is onsite at our Lincoln, NE location.
• Candidate must be eligible to work on a full-time basis (40 hours a week) during the Internship duration (12 weeks).
• Candidate must be eligible to work in the US at the time of, and for the duration of, their employment. Employees will be required to furnish evidence of US work authorization.
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office software. Preferred, proficiency in PowerBI, Access, and Minitab. Ability to learn simple navigation in new software packages.
• Preferred knowledge in project management.
• Preferred knowledge of lean and six sigma methodology.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, listen and gain clarification, respond to questions, demonstrate effective presentation skills and write clearly and informatively.

Expected start date: June 2025

The hourly rate for this role is $24.50/ hour.

We invite you to apply as soon as possible. The way we see it, every day is an opportunity. And we are joined by new talent, every day. We accept ongoing applications and will close this vacancy once we have enough applications.

Care to join us. Find out what life at Haleon is really like www.haleon.com/careers/