**Summer 2025 Internship Program - Manufacturing Excellence Intern** Princeton, New Jersey, US – Hybrid If you’re looking to grow your network and gain new skills within a global company, an internship with dsm-firmenich could be the program for you. Our summer internships provide students opportunities to work on real business projects and gain invaluable professional experience. As an intern, you’ll have exposure to many different areas of a global flavors, fragrances, and ingredients organization that works with some of the biggest brands in the world, along with opportunities to network with your peers and leadership. From engaging events to mentoring opportunities and valuable resume-building experiences, we’re committed to preparing you for a fulfilling and enduring career, both at dsm-firmenich and beyond. We are currently looking for an Intern Manufacturing Excellence, at our Princeton, New Jersey office. The 2025 dsm-firmenich Summer Internship Program will begin June 9th, 2025 and run through August 14, 2025 Our standard working hours are Monday – Friday (37.5 / 40 hours per week) Join our global team of Group Operational Excellence, Manufacturing Competences team as an intern and gain invaluable professional experience. You will be part of IMPACT (Improvement Program for Accelerated Continuous Transformation) which enables value creation and delivery. Enhance your skills and contribute to real projects that have visibility across Operations through a Summer internship. Come discover all we have to offer! At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work to not only benefit our People, Customers & Communities but also drive value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated. **Your key responsibilities** + Validate and manage a portfolio of Operational Excellence Belt certification and progress information across all 6 business units, globally. + Connect key Site stakeholders on active OE projects and validate progress of multiple projects in the Americas. + Co-develop and transfer capability building material into a new ‘LearnNow’ platform using AI based content generation toolkit. + Support the deployment of the IMPACT program competences and track participation in capability building. + Assist in developing a training event and enrolment management tool using Office 360 tools. + Attend Continuous Improvement network meetings and follow up on action items (Global) **We bring** Opportunities for students to develop skills and expand their professional connections within a company where sustainability is not just a slogan but is at the core of our strategy and purpose. We strive to create inclusive communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected, regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity. Additionally, we provide an environment that encourages curiosity and an open mindset, allowing for personal and professional growth. Together, we can learn from one another to drive progress and create a better future. **You Bring** + Currently enrolled as student of a bachelor’s degree in business, education, industrial, management or similar field. + Candidates must be available to work full-time beginning on June 9, 2025 – August 14, 2025. + Application knowledge on MS Office 360 Apps will be an advantage. + Must be a self-starter and able to work independently. + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. + Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills. The hourly rate for this position is $23.00 - $26.00 per hour. Compensation will be dependent on factors that include location, education, training, specific skills, and years of experience. dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich. As a committed equal opportunity employer, we ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and fair. We encourage  the recruitment of a diverse workforce, representative of the communities in which we work, by using inclusive language, diverse interview panels, diversified sourcing strategies. Selection is based on qualifications, competency, experience, performance history and fit with the team to advance fair and equitable opportunity.   Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, backgrounds, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.  We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know. As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people. Please note this is a direct search led by dsm-firmenich. We only accept applications from candidates, not from agencies nor subject to agency’s fees, percentages or similar.