Lacoferrin optimazation

Lacoferrin Optimization

A key process in Veghel site is the extraction and purification of lactoferrin from cow milk. Lactoferrin is a valuable protein found in milk at low concentrations and is considered one of the most important ingredients in the dairy industry. Due to its low concentration in milk, its extraction and purification rely on a series of chromatography and filtration processes.

The objective of this internship assignment is to analyse and improve product displacement during the lactoferrin filtration process. The intern will investigate the current manufacturing workflow, identify bottlenecks or inefficiencies, and propose strategies to optimize product displacement. The goal is to achieve higher yield, improved product quality, and reduced waste during production.

What we ask

• Do you have a relevant master’s degree, such as chemical engineering, food technology, or process technology?
• You are a hands-on problem solver and able to quickly acquire the necessary skills.
• You are organized and communicative.
• You enjoy meeting new people and getting things done through them.
• Available for at least 4 months.

What we offer

We offer an interesting and challenging internship in which we offer you the opportunity to develop in your field of interest. You can count on professional guidance and fair internship compensation.

Vacancy description

The technology department on site Veghel is preparing for the future and aiming to continuously improve our processes. We want to contribute to sustaining for generations to come. Dashboarding enables us to see long term shifts, but also see problems before they escalate. Dashboarding will mainly be built in Power BI which is based on Excel and other data sources like SAP, OEE tools, etc.

Do you want to contribute to the improvement of our processes that contribute to safety, quality, sustainability improvement and cost decrease, at one of the largest plants of FrieslandCampina? Are you interested in technology? Do you get energy from working with people? Site Veghel is looking for a driven and proactive Intern.

Staying true to who you really are, that is your starting point at FrieslandCampina. Because it is precisely by embracing our differences that we can grow together. We want to create a working environment that allows all employees to bring their best and authentic selves. If who we are suits you, but you're not sure if you're the best fit for the role, we still encourage you to apply so we can help you find the role that fits you best.

Team Details

Technology team Veghel is a team of 25 technologists who have a working experience between 0 and 30 years. We like our job and to discuss the challenges it faces during lunch but we also like to go out for a lunch walk and discuss subjects not related to work. We have a big open office in which it is easy to ask for help when needed. The culture is very open and it is easy to walk to the operations manager of logistic manager when needed without an appointment.

Our office is in the middle of plant Veghel between all the production plants. This makes it easy to walk to production for a simple question or check. The operators like to think with you for a solution of your problem.

Of course you are part of FrieslandCampina.
All 20,000 employees at FrieslandCampina share a single passion: getting more out of milk and aim to help people move forward in life. With our brands we reach millions of people in more than 100 countries. FrieslandCampina consists of a number of business groups and operating companies with offices all around the world.

Within the Business Group FrieslandCampina Ingredients we are passionate about adding goodness to the foods, beverages and business that nourish the world. When some see only powder in bags, we see more options, more ideas, more ways to impact lives for good. Every day, we enrich the lives of millions of people through the nutritional passion and expertise we bring to the workplace.
At our plant in Veghel we manufacture high-quality whey- and milk-based ingredients, to supply manufacturers of foods, infant foods and pharmaceuticals worldwide.