Internship: Change Management & People Transformation

About the job

Would you love to support change management initiatives, develop and deliver training programs, and promote the adoption of new processes? Are you a motivated and enthusiastic individual with a basic understanding of change management principles, strong communication and collaboration skills?

Then apply now and join us as our new intern in Digital Manufacturing – People Transformation in our Hoofddorp office starting January/February 2025.

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic intern to join our Digital Manufacturing acceleration program, specifically within the People stream. This stream focuses on change management, people upskilling, driving adoption, and increasing the maturity of the processes and solutions we deploy.

Key Responsibilities

• Support change management initiatives by assisting in the development and implementation of strategies to manage resistance and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Support the launch of our Industry 5.0 Academy by assisting in the development of a learning portfolio and assist in the logistics.
• Promote and drive the adoption of new processes and solutions by communicating their benefits and providing support during the transition.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

About you

As a Digital Manufacturing – People Transformation intern, good communication and collaboration skills will be second nature to you. You are interested in change management, people upskilling, and the future of work. On top of that? You’re not afraid to work with data, as we are helping our teams to excel in user adoption and process maturity. Always looking for opportunities to learn and develop? This will be the right place for you.

There are also some compulsory requirements:

• Enrolled as a Bachelor's/Master's student in Strategic Management/Organizational Studies/Engineering during the whole internship period (if you are a non-EU citizen, you need to be enrolled at a Dutch university);
• Ideally available to start in January/February for a minimum of 6 months, 3-4 days per week;
• You are fluent in English - spoken and written;
• Please note that you are required to relocate to the Netherlands (if abroad) for this internship and get a BSN.

About Danone

Working at Danone is a unique experience. It’s fast-paced and complex and, at times, it can get a little challenging. But it’s packed with opportunities to learn and grow working with some of the best-known brands in the world, like Evian, Alpro, Nutricia, Activia, and Nutrilon. Bring your unique perspective, ambitions, and entrepreneurial ideas to the table – the impact you could make might just surprise you. One Planet. One Health – BY YOU.

We’re proud to be a B-Corp certified company. That means we meet the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability in everything we do.

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we base our hiring decisions on merit, job requirements, and business needs.

We Offer

We offer a gross monthly internship allowance of 650 euros per month and a home working allowance/contribution towards travel. Please do keep in mind that we do not offer relocation and/or accommodation benefits for students coming from abroad.

Please be aware that you must acquire a BSN number to receive the full internship allowance.

In the Netherlands, we also offer a hybrid working environment which enables each team to meet our people's desire for flexibility. Across our 3 office hubs in Hoofddorp, Rijswijk, and Utrecht, this helps us create better opportunities for connection & synergies across our entities, teams, functions, and categories.

What’s Next

It’s simple – hit the “apply” button! In order to comply with GDPR, we can’t process your personal data without your given consent, so please apply directly via this website. Good luck! We can’t wait to meet you.

Need more information? Please contact Jacobus Ong, [Campus Recruitment Intern] via Jacob.ong@danone.com

* all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status

Job Details

Dedicated to bringing health through food to as many people as possible, we are a leading global food & beverage company built on four businesses: Essential Dairy and Plant-Based Products, Waters, Early Life Nutrition, and Medical Nutrition.