At a glance

Location: Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Work type: Onsite
Category: Business

What they are looking for

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Location: Frankfurt am Main, Hess, DE

Intern - Operations Strategy & Solutions (m/f/d)

Job ID: 41750 | Location: Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany | Work Model: Onsite

Clariant is a focused and innovative specialty chemicals company headquartered in Switzerland. The company follows a strategy built on innovation and R&D, sustainable value creation, portfolio repositioning, and driving growth and profitability.

As part of our commitment to operational excellence, our global Operations Stategy & Solutions organization is driving a Digital Lean transformation initiative to modernize and continuously improve how we work.

To support this initiative, we are looking for a motivated Intern – Operations Strategy & Solutions (m/f/d) to join our team. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on exposure to cutting-edge Lean methodologies and digital transformation practices within an international, cross-functional environment. If you enjoy exploring emerging trends, translating complex concepts into actionable insights, and want to help shape the future of operational excellence across a global organization, we look forward to receiving your application.

This is a full-time position for 6 to 12 months, based in Frankfurt, Germany.

Responsibilities

Support the planning and execution of Lean Operations and Maintenance improvement projects within global teams, contributing to hands-on project activities and follow-up

Research and analyze emerging best practices in Digital Lean transformation, covering methodologies, tools, and digital enablers (e.g., AI, automation, data analytics)

Benchmark Clariant's Lean practices against industry trends and compile findings into structured reports and knowledge repositories

Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to gather insights and translate research outcomes into practical recommendations

Assist in preparing and facilitating workshops, training sessions, and knowledge-sharing formats for Digital Lean capability building

Monitor innovation trends and contribute to the digital evolution of Lean practices across a global organization

Optimize and develop Power BI Dashbords to create transparency for maintenance workflows and Performance Management

Preparing training materials with GenAI for a company-wide rollout, including video editing of training sessions

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's student in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business Engineering, Digital Business, Chemical Engineering, or a related field

Hands-on interest in executing Lean projects, TPM (Total Productive Maintenance), or Maintenance improvement initiatives is expected; familiarity with project management tools (e.g. MS Project, Jira, or similar) is a plus

Strong digital skills, including proficiency with GenAI tools and modern research methods

Academic exposure to Lean management, digital transformation, or process improvement, and familiarity with Lean or agile methodologies (e.g., Kaizen, Six Sigma, Scrum) is a plus

Strong communication and presentation skills, with a proactive attitude and the ability to work independently

Our Offer

Direct involvement in real projects with measurable impact

Working on a strategic, high-visibility initiative with direct exposure to Clariant's global organization

Independent preparation and execution of assigned workstream activities, with room to bring your own ideas

Insights into exciting and interdisciplinary projects within an international, committed, and collegial team

Qualified support and mentoring from the Team throughout your internship at Clariant

Your Contact

Magdalena Viegas

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Tel. +49 (0)69 305 36903

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Clariant is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company, which is concentrated and developed in three business units: Care Chemicals, Catalysts and Adsorbents & Additives. Our purpose as a company is reflected in our tagline "Greater chemistry - between people and planet", which considers the principles of customer, innovation and people orientation, as well as a focus on creating solutions to foster sustainability in different industries by offering high-value and high-performance chemical specialties.

At Clariant, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to our success. We strive to cultivate a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. Our diverse workforce allows us to tap into a wealth of perspectives, experiences, and capabilities that drive innovation. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth and advancement across all levels of the organization, based on objective criteria and regardless of gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, protected veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation or other aspects of diversity in accordance with the relevant governing laws. By bringing together talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, we gain the agility to meet the evolving needs of our global customers and communities. Join our team to help advance our mission of fostering a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive.