Hermès Industrial Performance & Continuous Improvement Intern
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Industry
- Luxury Furniture & Homewares
- Posted
- Sep 2, 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.
Six-month internship in Industrial Performance and Lean Management at Hermès' Champigny-sur-Marne facility, starting January 2027.
Role & Responsibilities
- Conduct Gemba observations and process analysis to identify bottlenecks, cycle time inefficiencies, and waste (mudas) across workshop operations
- Deploy and implement Lean tools and methodologies including 5S, PDCA, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Kanban, visual management, and standardization across defined operational areas
- Lead cross-functional continuous improvement projects targeting productivity, quality, lead times, safety, and working conditions
- Facilitate collaborative workshops and working groups to engage production teams in problem-solving and innovation
- Develop and refine operational performance indicators and performance management dashboards tailored to team requirements
- Document diagnostic assessments and action plans; formalize best practices and standard operating procedures
- Support the adoption of new standards through mentoring and change management
- Measure results and contribute to the sustainability and scalability of implemented improvements
- Provide training materials and conduct knowledge transfer sessions to embed continuous improvement culture
Qualifications
- Enrolled in the final year of an engineering school or Master's degree program with specialization in Industrial Engineering, Industrial Performance, Lean Management, or Production Management
- Mastery of Lean continuous improvement tools: 5S, PDCA, Kaizen, VSM, Kanban
- Proficiency in problem-solving methodologies: 8D, Ishikawa, 5 Why analysis
- Strong analytical and synthesis capabilities with structured problem-solving mindset
- Experience with project management and change management disciplines
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
- Prior experience in an industrial environment is valued
Skills
Experience
Beginners accepted. Prior exposure to industrial environments is appreciated but not required.
Education
Master's degree or final-year engineering school student with specialization in Industrial Engineering, Industrial Performance, Lean Management, or Production Management (Bac +4/5 equivalent).
Workplace
This position is based in Champigny-sur-Marne, Île-de-France, France, within easy reach of 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
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