Hermès Continuous Improvement & Maintenance Intern

About Hermès

Hermès Sellier is the operational division of Hermès responsible for commercial flows of finished leather goods and after‑sales. The maison is internationally recognised for artisanal craftsmanship, meticulous product quality and long‑term investment in human capital. The role sits within Hermès Commercial, which organises logistics and distribution activities across the network.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support deployment of continuous improvement (CI) projects and Lean tools across the Nouvelles Chances Produits (NCP) site in Pantin.
• Drive autonomously one Lean project from problem definition through to operational roll‑out and performance follow‑up.
• Deploy, update and enforce Lean standards (5S, shop‑floor rounds, job descriptions) and conduct regular field presence (rounds, briefings) to sustain improvements.
• Map material and information flows (VSM), analyse current processes, identify improvement levers and propose pragmatic solutions.
• Collect and analyse site irritants, open/follow/close intervention tickets and coordinate corrective actions with technical teams.
• Accompany technical interventions on site, verify compliance with prevention plans and ensure clear reporting and communication to NCP teams.
• Contribute to HSE compliance: relay safe working practices, report hazards and participate in safety audits (5S safety, zone conformity, equipment condition).
• Support event operations by securing equipment flows, validating readiness and producing post‑event lessons learned (REX) with actionable recommendations.

Qualifications

• Enrolment in an engineering school or university at Bac+4/Bac+5 level (industrial engineering, maintenance, logistics or equivalent).
• Marked interest in Lean methodology and process optimisation; ability to lead structured improvement projects.
• Knowledge of Hygiene, Safety & Environment (HSE) principles and sensitivity to CSR issues.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work transversely and in multidisciplinary teams.
• Rigour, autonomy, analytical mindset and a practical, shop‑floor orientation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, notably Excel and PowerPoint.

Skills

Experience

Beginners accepted; suitable for students or recent graduates. No specific previous professional experience required, but demonstrable academic exposure to Lean, industrial engineering or logistics is expected.

Education

Engineering school or equivalent (Bac+4 / Bac+5). Specialisation in industrial engineering, maintenance, logistics or Lean management is an advantage.

Workplace

Culture

Hermès cultivates a workplace grounded in artisanal excellence, quality and respect for skilled craft. The organisation prioritises long‑term employee development, cross‑disciplinary collaboration and responsible practices, with growing attention to circularity and sustainability.

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