Hermès Continuous Improvement Assistant

Employment
Internship
Seniority
Intern
Posted
Jun 29, 2026

About Hermès

This prestigious fashion house, renowned for its timeless elegance and innovative designs, is a part of a leading global luxury conglomerate. The brand is committed to excellence and offers a dynamic environment where creativity and business acumen are equally valued.

Hermès Leather After-Sales Service seeks Continuous Improvement Apprentice in Pantin, France for operational excellence and process optimization projects.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Lead operational improvement projects to generate measurable progress and process optimization
  • Conduct thorough analysis and root-cause identification of operational challenges
  • Apply structured project management methodology to ensure formalized, transparent execution
  • Animate and facilitate cross-functional working groups involving repair workshops, supply chain, and quality teams
  • Develop decision-support tools and management aids to enhance daily operational efficiency
  • Identify, prioritize, and propose sustainable, long-term improvement solutions
  • Monitor action plan implementation and ensure organizational adherence and sustained results
  • Pilot quality performance metrics and analysis within cutting and assembly workshops
  • Document and formalize technical expertise specific to the leather repair artisan discipline

Qualifications

  • Engineering school graduate or final-year engineering student, preferably with prior internship or project experience in continuous improvement, cross-functional initiatives, or production management
  • Demonstrated project management capability, including ability to organize, formalize, and prioritize effectively
  • Excellent organizational skills, methodical approach, and customer-centric service orientation
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Power BI for data visualization and reporting
  • Strong interpersonal and team animation capabilities with ability to federate diverse project stakeholders
  • Genuine sensitivity to health, safety, and environmental compliance standards
  • Problem-solving orientation with emphasis on solution pertinence and operational feasibility
  • Demonstrated ability to drive project completion and sustained organizational impact

Skills

Project management Process improvement methodology Root-cause analysis Microsoft Office Suite Power BI Cross-functional team facilitation Data analysis and metrics development Documentation and knowledge formalization

Experience

Preferably prior experience or internship in continuous improvement, operational excellence, lean initiatives, cross-functional project management, or production control. Exposure to quality assurance frameworks or manufacturing environments is advantageous.

Education

Engineering school degree, final-year engineering program enrollment, or equivalent higher education in operational management, industrial engineering, or related discipline.

Workplace

The role is situated in Pantin, Île-de-France, France — conveniently close to Paris.

Culture

The company fosters a collaborative and innovative culture, encouraging employees to push the boundaries of creativity while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability and ethical practices.

About Cerulean

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.

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Hermès

Hermès Continuous Improvement Assistant

Pantin, France

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