START Internship Program (Production)

Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella®, Tic Tac®, Ferrero Rocher®, Raffaello®, Kinder Bueno® and Kinder Surprise®. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 40,000 dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.

Are you eager to dive into the fascinating world of the food industry? If your answer is yes, we invite you to be part of our dynamic team joining START internship program. (Paid)
Designed for ambitious individuals with a hunger for learning and growth, START offers an exciting opportunity to immerse yourself in the heart of our operations.
By joining us, you’ll not just be an intern; you’ll be an integral part of our team, contributing to meaningful projects in Production.

     What will your key responsibilities be?

• Support day-to-day production operations to maintain efficiency, quality, and safety standards 
• Assist in monitoring and optimizing manufacturing processes and workflows 
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Lean, 5S, Kaizen) 
• Collect, analyze, and report production data to identify trends and improvement opportunities 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Quality, Maintenance, Continuous Improvement, and Technology 
• Support documentation activities, including SOPs and OPLs 
• Assist in troubleshooting operational issues and implementing corrective measures 
• Contribute to health, safety, and environmental (HSE) compliance and best practices 
• Prepare reports, presentations, and process documentation as required 
• Participating in projects focused on enhancing productivity, reducing waste, and optimizing costs

• Enthusiastic 3rd and 4th-year bachelor’s or master's students (Preferably from Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering)
• Ready to join us for a part-time internship (minimum 3 days per week) for a period of 6 to 11 months
• Candidates with a keen interest in the food industry, ready to blend their academic knowledge with practical experience
• Excellent communicators with problem-solving skills, a positive attitude and a collaborative spirit
• Methodical thinkers who are committed, logical, and process-oriented
• Proficiency in both English and Turkish (verbal and written) is a must

Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you’ll need to be just as consumer and product centric as we are - dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world.