CBS (Continuous Improvement)_Intern

Company Description Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around 78,000 people in 54 countries and markets.

ContiTech is one of the world’s leading material experts for industry applications. The Continental group sector offers its customers reliable, safe and convenient industry and service solutions using a range of materials for off-highway applications, on rails and roads, in the air, under and above the ground, in industrial environments, for the food sector and the furniture industry. With about 20,000 employees (Status as of March 2026) at more than 60 sites globally, and sales of some 6.0 billion euros (2025), the global industrial partner is active with core branches in Asia, Europe and North and South America.

Job Description Job Objective: Support the implementation and strengthening of the continuous improvement culture within the plant through the application of Lean Manufacturing methodologies and CBS tools (Continental Business System / Continuous Business System), contributing to organizational development towards operational excellence

Main Responsibilities

• Provide support to the different areas of the plant on issues related to continuous improvement and CBS methodologies.
• Participate in identifying improvement opportunities and support the execution of process optimization projects.
• Collaborate in the implementation and monitoring of CBS tools such as:
• 5S
• Visual Management (VM)
• Standard Work (SW)
• Structured Problem Solving (SPS)
• Leader Standard Work (LSW)
• Support internal continuous improvement audits, documenting findings and proposing improvement actions.
• Follow up on CBS indicators.
• Participate in Kaizen workshops and cross-functional improvement activities.
• Contribute to promoting the Continuous Improvement culture and organizational change within the plant.
• Support basic training on CBS tools and methodologies for operational and administrative staff.
• Maintain active communication with the internal continuous improvement network for coordination of activities and follow up.

Qualifications Required profile:

• Active student of Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Admin., or a related field.
• Interest in Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Basic knowledge of Lean tools and problem-solving.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Power Bi)
• Intermediate English
• Analytical skills, organization, and teamwork.
• Proactivity, initiative, and good communication skills.

Competencies

• Analytical thinking
• Teamwork
• Results orientation
• Effective communication
• Adaptability
• Leadership and initiative/ proactivity
• Well self time management
• Focus on continuous improvement

Additional Information Offered Benefits:

• Professional development in an industrial environment.
• Participation in continuous improvement implementations/ projects.
• Training in CBS methodologies.
• Practical experience in operations and manufacturing.