Praktikant – Team Operational Excellence (m/w/d)

About the job

About Us
At the Institute for Production and Supply Chain Management (PSCM-HSG) at the University of St.Gallen, we combine academic excellence with close collaboration with leading industrial companies. We develop forward-looking solutions for production and supply chain management challenges and bridge rigorous research with practical industry impact. Our Operational Excellence research group supports industrial companies in improving their operational performance and competitiveness. Our work focuses on benchmarking, performance management, maturity assessments, production strategy, quality management, and continuous improvement.
As an intern, you will support our Operational Excellence team in research, benchmarking, and industry projects with renowned companies from the pharmaceutical, chemical, consumer goods, and manufacturing industries.

• Support research and industry projects in the field of Operational Excellence
• Contribute to the execution and further development of the St.Gallen Operational Excellence Benchmarking
• Analyze operational performance data and identify improvement opportunities
• Conduct market, competitor, and successful practice analyses
• Support the preparation of presentations, reports, and management deliverables
• Assist in workshops, company visits, and interactions with industry partners
• Support project management activities, including planning, coordination, and follow-up
• Research current developments in manufacturing, operations, and Operational Excellence

• Advanced studies in Business Administration, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Engineering, or a related field
• Strong interest in manufacturing, operations, and Operational Excellence
• Initial practical experience in industrial companies through internships or student jobs is an advantage
• Excellent written and spoken German and English skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience in data analytics, statistics, or programming is a plus

"A place where knowledge is created" - As one of Europe's leading universities of economics and business administration, the University of St.Gallen (HSG), Switzerland, is committed to the education of over 10'000 students. The HSG is one of the largest employers in the region and provides an attractive and innovative environment for more than 3'500 researchers, educators and professional staff.