Graduate Intern – Manufacturing Excellence (60k)

Location

Nairobi

Job Summary

Are you passionate about manufacturing excellence, data analytics, and continuous improvement? We are looking for a highly analytical and self-driven Graduate Intern to support factory operational excellence initiatives within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on exposure in:

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• Manufacturing Excellence (ManEx)
  
• Continuous Improvement (CI)
  
• Digital factory transformation
  
• Lean manufacturing and Kaizen
  
• Data analytics and operational reporting
  

The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional factory teams to drive process optimization, loss elimination, operational efficiency, and digital transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

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• Support the implementation of Manufacturing Excellence (ManEx) initiatives across factory operations
  
• Assist in driving Continuous Improvement (CI) and Kaizen activities
  
• Analyze production and operational data to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities
  
• Develop and maintain reports and dashboards using Power BI and Microsoft tools
  
• Facilitate problem-solving sessions and improvement workshops
  
• Support factory digital transformation initiatives, including deployment of digital factory systems and applications
  
• Work collaboratively with Engineering, Operations, Safety, and other cross-functional teams
  
• Assist in tracking factory performance metrics and operational KPIs
  
• Promote best practices in waste reduction, process optimization, and operational efficiency
  
• Participate in daily, weekly, and operational review meetings
  

Requirements

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• Bachelor’s Degree in: Mechanical Engineering /Electrical Engineering /Industrial Engineering/ Manufacturing Engineering Or a related technical field
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel
  
• Knowledge of Power BI or data visualization tools
  
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  
• Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative
  
• Ability to work in a dynamic manufacturing environment
  

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• Exposure to FMCG manufacturing environments
  
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, or Continuous Improvement methodologies
  
• Understanding of supply chain or factory operations
  
• Experience with digital transformation or automation initiatives
  

How to Apply

Send your updated CV to talentsourcing@sheerlogicltd.com  by 13th May 2026. Clearly indicate the job title.