Business & Operational Excellence Internship

2 weeks ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Sulzer Full time £30,000 - £60,000 per year

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Business & Operational Excellence Internship - Full Time - Birmingham, United Kingdom

Location:
UK-wide rotational placements across the UK sites , potential for international travel and the possibility of an international placement

About Sulzer
At Sulzer, we're more than just an engineering company—we're one global team with a shared purpose. With over 200 years of innovation and 13,000+ employees across 160 sites, we deliver sustainable solutions that make a real impact. As a Top Employer 2024, we're committed to developing future talent and offering meaningful career opportunities across our business.

Overview
Our 12-month Business & Operational Excellence Internship Pathway offers structured rotational placements across Sulzer's UK facilities, giving you hands-on experience in our core

  • Quality (including LEAN / Continuous Improvement)
  • Procurement
  • Project Management
  • Operations
  • HR
  • Health and Safety

You'll work on strategic initiatives aligned with our Facility of the Future strategy—supported by experienced professionals, mentoring, and structured development tailored to your goals.

What You Will Be Doing
As part of the Operational Excellence team, you will:

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve productivity, quality, and cost-efficiency
  • Support the deployment of transformation programmes
  • Champion continuous improvement and operational excellence
  • Contribute to innovation in systems, processes, and technology
  • Assist in capital investment planning through business cases and ROI analysis
  • Promote a culture of improvement and compliance
  • Identify supply chain efficiencies and support strategic sourcing initiatives

What You Will Bring

  • Working towards or recently completed a degree (2:2 or above) in supply chain, operations, business management, or a related field
  • Strong project management and multitasking skills
  • Solid understanding of business and financial concepts
  • A proactive, innovative mindset
  • Flexibility to travel across UK sites and internationally
  • A valid passport

What We Offer

  • Competitive internship salary and company-wide bonus scheme
  • Comprehensive rotational experience across disciplines and locations
  • Travel and accommodation support for placements
  • Mentorship from Sulzer's operational experts
  • Learning and development via Sulzer Learning Pathways
  • Lean training (White, Yellow Belt)
  • Interaction with Sulzer's Senior Leadership Team
  • Access to Employee Assistance Programmes
  • Free onsite parking with EV charging points

Key Dates

  • Applications close: December 2025
  • Screening calls: December – January
  • Interviews: January – February 2026

Early applications are encouraged. We may close applications early if we receive high interest.

Please note: Visa/work permit support is not available for this role.

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.
We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2024 in Brazil, China, Germany, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States.



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