Job Description

29 countries. Around 49,000 colleagues. 70,000 pharmacies supplied and millions of patients: Join PHOENIX! Support us in supplying the people of Europe with medicines and healthcare products quickly and reliably - and experience a job that is as diverse as it is important. Where you can proactively master challenges, implement ideas and drive change. Look forward to pure variety at a successful, future-proof family company, the market-leading pharmaceutical retailer in Germany and at the same time the best integrated healthcare provider in Europe.


Support our Head of Lean Management and play a role in the strategic development of the PHOENIX LEAN program, offering innovative ideas and perspectives that align with KAIZEN principles to enhance its effectiveness and reach in the Organization.


We are seeking an intern (m/f/d) for LEAN Management to join our team at our Mannheim headquarters for a six-month period.

Your Tasks

Assist in organising and conducting LEAN workshops, to identify potentials and promote continuous improvement and efficiency in everyday processes. Support the administration and coordination of the group-wide rollout of our LEAN management program, integrating transformation KAIZEN methodologies to drive significant and sustainable change. Provide assistance with country-specific queries, applying KAIZEN principles to offer tailored solutions that enhance local operations and foster a culture of improvement. Gain valuable insights into the pharmaceutical healthcare markets in Europe, understanding how KAIZEN practices can be adapted to industry dynamics and trends. Explore all working areas of our Supply Chain teams, and learn about critical infrastructures and the European healthcare system. Contribute to the establishment of our LEAN Academy as a central hub for best practice exchange and knowledge management.

Your Profile

Student (m/f/d) in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration, or a comparable field with a technical or business-oriented focus Initial experience or knowledge in LEAN Management is a plus Strong interest in process optimization, supply chain management, and continuous improvement Good analytical skills and confident handling of MS Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint) Fluent written and spoken English, other languages like German are a plus Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset Independent, structured, and goal-oriented way of working Willingness to engage in international and interdisciplinary projects


Our Benefits:

Free water, coffee, tea and cocoa as well as a richly filled fruit basket and a subsidized canteen at the Mannheim location Flexible working hours and the option to work partly in the mobile office Paid vacation days An appropriate salary of 2.322 euros per month Full participation in the team and appreciation from the team, everyone can fetch coffee themselves Regular interns' get-togethers to exchange personal experiences and expand your network


If you are interested in this exciting internship, please apply online, stating your earliest possible starting date and the desired duration. Your contact person is Erik Sabo. We look forward to receiving your application.