The intern will support the Plessisville plant in adopting a culture of continuous improvement and problem-solving. Responsibilities include implementing daily management systems (DMS/DDS), analyzing processes, and utilizing data to enhance productivity, reduce losses, and stabilize operations. The full-time internship program is scheduled from May 11 to August 14, 2026.
Participate in the design and improvement of DDS rituals, SQCD (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery) indicators, and visual standards.,Deploy Lean tools for effective daily management (e.g., shift tracking).,Support supervisors in facilitating meetings.,Ensure performance dashboards are updated and actions are followed up.,Use Excel and/or Power BI to analyze production KPIs and their trends: OEE, downtime, rejection, rate.,Identify performance gaps and main losses (Pareto).,Perform Gemba walks on the floor, observe the production process, and measure cycle times.,Contribute to Kaizen, 5S, SMED, and process optimization projects.,Support the plant in documenting processes, creating/updating SOPs/CL/CIL.,Structure problem-solving methodology via PDCA and 5 Whys.,Monitor progress and deadlines for improvement actions.
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, preferably in the final year, with graduation expected in 2027.,Previous internship experience in a related field (an asset).,Capable of data-driven decision making and being a positive change agent.,Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.,Bilingual (English/French) spoken and written - will interact with partners across Canada.,Ability to build and maintain relationships, and collaborate effectively with team members and various stakeholders.,High sense of responsibility and ability to manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision.,Strong skills in Excel and PowerPoint.,Experience with Power Query, Power BI, and Power Automate (an asset).,Knowledge or experience with 5S, waste, VSM (Value Stream Mapping), Standard Work, SMED, OEE, Pareto, and loss analysis (an asset).
Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Engineering
Saputo offers a variety of benefits including competitive salaries and hourly wages, health and well-being programs, service awards, learning and development programs, and retirement plans.
Saputo Inc. is a leading global dairy processor based in Montreal, Canada, known for producing and distributing a wide array of high-quality products including cheese, fluid milk, and dairy ingredients. Founded in 1954, it has grown into one of the top ten dairy processors in the world, with significant operations across Canada, the United States, Argentina, Australia, and the United Kingdom.
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