FSQ External Manufacturing Intern GE, NL Posted ago

Position: FSQ External Manufacturing Intern GE, NL Posted 6 hours ago
** FSQ External Manufacturing Intern
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* Start date:

** January or February 2027
** Duration:
** 6 months
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* Location:

** Nijmegen You will be supporting the European Food Safety and Quality department for external factories and suppliers while developing to your fullest potential within this internship. You will help ensure that internal and external manufacturing activities comply with relevant rules and standards. This internship may also be suitable for students who need to complete an assignment or scientific report as part of their studies.
** Assignments and key activities:**
* ** Consumer & Customer Complaint Management:
** You will manage and resolve consumer and customer complaints in a timely and professional manner. You will act as the technical bridge between our consumer and customer service teams and the producing facilities.
* ** Root Cause Analysis & Continuous Improvement:
** You will perform and review root cause analyses to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions to prevent future issues.
* ** External Manufacturer Team:
** You will support and communicate with the external manufacturer team on data analysis and complaint management.
* ** Digital Quality Management System Transformation:
** As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will support the transformation of the digital quality management system.
* ** Product Specification Development:
** You will assist the product specification team in developing and maintaining product specifications to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards.
* ** Product Quarantine and Release Process:
** You will support activities related to the product quarantine and release process, helping to ensure products are managed in line with quality and food safety requirements.
** Specific Team Requirements:
*** Food Quality Management/Food Technology/Food Safety: HBO or WO, Bachelor’s or Master’s student
* HACCP and food operational knowledge
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is a must
* Ability to collect, analyze and interpret data sets
* Familiarity with data visualization tools and techniques is a plus
** Basic Requirements:
*** You should have strong communication skills and fluency in English, both written and verbal. Dutch is not a requirement, but Dutch or other languages are a plus.
* EU/EEA Students: you need to be enrolled at a Dutch university for at least 50% of the internship period.
* Non-EU student: you need to be enrolled at a Dutch university for the whole duration of the internship period.

NOTE:

EU working rights are required. *(Either you have EU Citizenship, or you are studying in the Netherlands.)
*** Who are you?
*** Interest in data and systems is a must.
* Previous internship or work experience is not required. A positive attitude, the right mindset and strong social skills are more important.
* You are assertive, open and approachable, and dare to speak and step up when necessary.
* You are comfortable engaging in constructive discussions and communicate proficiently in English.
* You have an interest in learning about the FMCG industry.
** Recruitment process:
*** CV selection based on hard requirements such as EU working rights
* Online Pymetrics assessment
* Online Screening Interview via Microsoft Teams
* Hiring manager interview
* Amazing internship opportunity that can kickstart your career!

Note:

The recruitment process can take 4–6 weeks in total.
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* What we offer you:

** We take interns seriously. You can expect from us to give you 1-on-1 mentorship from one of our experienced colleagues. We will work together on your personal learning goals and are keen to hear all good ideas you have! We will give you the space and support to make mistakes and grow. Become a part of a close intern community…