Chanel HSE & Continuous Improvement Intern
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- Mar 16, 2026
About Chanel
Chanel is an independent global luxury house renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods, fragrances and beauty. As an employer, the brand combines artisanal savoir‑faire with industrial excellence across ateliers and production sites, fostering craftsmanship, creativity and rigorous quality standards within a hierarchical yet collaborative environment.
Chanel — Chamant: 6‑month HSE & Continuous Improvement Intern supporting safety, Lean projects and process methods.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support HSE and continuous improvement projects across the production site, contributing to process standardization and risk reduction.
- Map production processes and participate in risk assessments (FMEA/AMDEC), safety audits and incident investigations.
- Design, document and update work instructions, technical procedures and HSE protocols to ensure regulatory and internal compliance.
- Facilitate Kaizen events and implement Lean initiatives (5S, SMED, TPM) to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
- Collect, analyse and visualise operational and HSE data (KPIs) to quantify improvement opportunities and track results.
- Coordinate with production, maintenance and quality teams to pilot and validate process changes on the shop floor.
- Prepare training materials and deliver briefings or toolbox talks to operational teams under supervision.
- Contribute to the implementation of corrective and preventive actions and follow up on action plans until closure.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in an engineering school or master's program (Industrial Engineering, HSE, Environmental, Quality or equivalent).
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving ability with a methodical approach to process improvement.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills; able to work with multidisciplinary shop‑floor teams.
- Autonomy, initiative and a pragmatic orientation to piloting small projects from diagnosis to implementation.
- Right to undertake a 6‑month internship in France and availability to be on site in Chamant for the duration of the internship.
Skills
Experience
No prior professional experience is strictly required; previous internships or exposure to manufacturing, HSE, quality or continuous improvement projects is advantageous.
Education
Enrolled in an engineering or master’s program in Industrial Engineering, HSE, Environmental, Quality or a closely related discipline.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Chamant, Hauts-de-France, France, with easy access to Paris.
Culture
Chanel combines a deeply artisanal culture with industrial rigor; teams value meticulous craftsmanship, discretion, and a commitment to excellence. The workplace promotes cross‑disciplinary collaboration between ateliers, technical services and corporate functions to preserve brand heritage while driving operational performance.
About Cerulean
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