Internship Continuous Improvement

Company Description

Would you like to join an internship at a Coffee & Tea company that values your future success and prioritizes your passion for positive change?

Check out this internship and Unleash Your Possibility at JDE Peet's – starting in August or September 2025 (start date can be discussed)!

At JDE Peet's (formerly JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS), we're not just about Coffee or Tea; we're all about the moments and connections they spark. With a history spanning 270 years, we've been shaping the daily rituals of people worldwide, driven by our dedication to quality products and sustainability.

We are action-driven and deliver our commitments. This means the freedom to challenge the status quo and to look for different perspectives. Our teams work by four fundamental values: We are progressive, ambitious, resourceful, and decisive—reflecting the kind of fast-moving culture you’ll join at JDE Peet’s.

Job Description

As an intern at our coffee and tea plant, your task is to evaluate whether there is a business case for reducing changeover time on packaging lines by applying the Single-Minute Exchange of Die (SMED) methodology. The plant has 3 packing sections, each with their unique packaging lines.

Objectives

• Understand the current changeover processes in each of the 3 sections.
• Identify areas where changeover time can be reduced using SMED methodology.
• Evaluate the potential benefits and costs associated with reducing changeover time.
• Provide recommendations based on your findings.
  
  

Scope

This assignment will focus on the packaging lines in the 3 sections of the plant. You will need to gather data on current changeover times, analyze the processes, and identify opportunities for improvement using SMED methodology.

Your Key Assignments Will Include

• A detailed report on the current changeover processes and times in each section.
• An analysis of potential areas for improvement using SMED methodology.
• A cost-benefit analysis of implementing SMED to reduce changeover times.
• Recommendations for reducing changeover times and the expected impact on productivity and costs.
  
  

Qualifications

Who are we looking for?

Role

We’re looking for someone with a hands-on, creative approach to problem-solving. You’ll thrive in this role if you are:

Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Food Science Mechanical Engineering or a related field and speak Dutch.

Creative: You love developing new ideas and translating them into tangible actions.

Communicative: You’re a confident communicator, both verbally and in writing.

Organized: Able to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

Passionate: You care about coffee & tea and gaining experience within a fast paced manufacturing environment

Available for a full-time internship of 5–6 months, ideally starting August or September 2025.

Additional Information

What's in it for you?

A chance to make a real impact and contribute to meaningful projects

An opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic, international environment

A monthly internship allowance of €525 (full-time).

Travel compensation if you don’t have a free public transport card.

Paid vacation days for each internship term.