Operational Excellence Co-Op (July-December)

Welcome to Haleon. We’re a purpose-driven, world-class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of millions. In just three years since our launch, we’ve grown, evolved and are now entering an exciting new chapter – one filled with bold ambitions and enormous opportunity.

Our trusted portfolio of brands – including Sensodyne®, Panadol®, Advil®, Voltaren®, Theraflu®, Otrivin®, and Centrum® – lead in resilient and growing categories. What sets us apart is our unique blend of deep human understanding and trusted science.

Now it’s time to fully realise the full potential of our business and our people. We do this through our Win as One strategy. It puts our purpose – to deliver better everyday health with humanity – at the heart of everything we do. It unites us, inspires us, and challenges us to be better every day, driven by our agile, performance-focused culture.

A career in Operational Excellence where none of us stand still.

The Operational Excellence (OpEx) team at Haleon’s Oak Hill manufacturing facility plays a key role in driving continuous improvement across site operations. Our mission is to enhance performance, eliminate waste, and build capability through data-driven problem solving and collaboration.

As an Operational Excellence Co-Op, you will gain hands-on experience in a regulated consumer product environment, contribute to real-world improvement initiatives, and work alongside experts to support world-class manufacturing.

What will your individual contribution at Haleon be?

• Support the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, and efficiency across the site.
• Contribute to performance improvement projects by gathering data, identifying trends, and proposing solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand operational challenges and help drive sustainable improvements.
• Assist in the deployment of Haleon’s OpEx standards and tools, including maturity assessments and capability building.
• Participate in team meetings and brainstorming sessions to share insights and support a culture of innovation.

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, or Mechatronics Engineering.
• Must have an active student status for the duration of the Co-Op.
• Must be eligible to work in the US at the time of, and for the duration of, their employment. Employees will be required to furnish evidence of US work authorization.
• Must be eligible to work onsite on a full-time basis during the internship duration (40 hours/week) and provide their own funding for relocation and commuting.

Location: Durham, NY

Expected Start Date: July 2026

Rate: $24.50

Don’t let the imposter syndrome hold you back! First and foremost we care about you as a person, not how many boxes you tick. Apply and let us know you better.

Care to Join Us?

We will review all applications continuously and invite selected candidates further to the recruitment process. We will close the offer down once we find the best match to the role.

Apply now to hear more about this role and our journey changing the future of everyday health

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