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Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Veolia's Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world's most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

Job Summary:
The Production Intern will support and assist in the day-to-day operations of the manufacturing plant, gaining hands-on experience in production processes, team coordination, and operational efficiency. This role involves working alongside the production team, learning safety and quality standards, and supporting coordination efforts across departments to ensure smooth production flow. The ideal candidate will be eager to learn, detail-oriented, and able to apply problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.

Key Characteristics 

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate within diverse teams
• Developing analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, procedures, and basic regulations
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Willingness to learn and take initiative in a hands-on production environment

Duties & Responsibilities 

• Support Production Operations - Assist the production team in preparing ion exchange products for dispatch to fulfill customer orders, working alongside a team of 15+ employees.
• Daily Schedule Support - Help monitor and support daily production schedule attainment to meet internal and external customer commitments while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Production Planning Assistance - Observe, assist, and participate in the coordination and execution of daily production plans under the guidance of the Production Supervisor.
• Maintenance Coordination Support - Shadow and assist in scheduling and tracking repairs of mechanical, pneumatic, and other instrumentation located within the plant.
• Process Improvement Participation - Help identify and report bottlenecks or inefficiencies in the production process, contributing ideas to improve cycle times, quality, and safety.

Education & Experience
Required:

• Basic understanding of manufacturing or production concepts (coursework or prior exposure preferred)
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and/or Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to follow technical instructions and procedures accurately

At Veolia, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We're an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Because our people are our greatest assets, we also offer competitive compensation and benefits that include:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!

• Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Holidays

• Parental Leave

• 401(k) Plan - 3% default contribution plus matching!

• Flexible Spending & Health Saving Accounts

• AD&D Insurance

• Disability Insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

****Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity****

Veolia does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles will be deemed the property of Veolia, and no fee will be due.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.