Company Montego Pet Nutrition
Location Graaff-Reinet, Eastern Cape
SalaryMarket Related
Closing dateApply as soon as possible
Date posted2026-10-29
Employment typeContract
About the Internship
Montego Pet Nutrition is offering an Industrial Engineering Internship for students currently completing, or recent graduates holding, a Degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field.
The successful candidate will gain practical experience in a live pet food manufacturing environment, working alongside experienced engineering, production and supply chain professionals. The internship provides exposure to process optimisation, production performance, data analysis, continuous improvement and manufacturing operations.
This opportunity is ideal for aspiring industrial engineers who want to apply their academic knowledge to real manufacturing challenges and build valuable workplace experience.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
1. Process Analysis and Improvement
Analyse manufacturing processes, including raw material handling, extrusion, drying, coating and packaging.
Identify production inefficiencies, bottlenecks and downtime.Support workflow improvements and line balancing across production and warehouse operations.
Assist with Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) tracking and production throughput optimisation.
2. Data Collection and Analysis
Collect and analyse production data, including output volumes, waste, downtime and labour utilisation.
Monitor performance indicators such as yield, scrap, rework and machine performance.
Prepare production dashboards and daily or weekly performance reports.
Assist with time studies, work measurement and labour productivity analysis.
3. Continuous Improvement
Participate in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives.
Support waste reduction projects involving raw materials, packaging and energy consumption.
Assist with 5S implementation and visual management on the production floor.
Contribute to the standardisation of manufacturing and quality processes.
4. Engineering and Project Support
Assist with engineering and operational projects, including process upgrades, layout changes and cost-saving initiatives.
Work with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Procurement and Logistics teams.
Track project milestones, identify risks and report on progress.
Support plant trials, process validation and change management activities.
5. Documentation and Compliance
Document manufacturing processes, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.
Assist in maintaining documentation aligned with food safety standards, including FSSC 22000 and HACCP.
Maintain accurate records for audits and continuous improvement projects.
Prepare reports and presentations for operational and management reviews.
Skills and Experience You Will Gain
Through this internship, successful candidates will develop practical experience in:
Industrial engineering and manufacturing systems.
Production planning, line balancing and process optimisation.
Data analysis, performance dashboards and operational reporting.
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S and waste reduction.
Supply chain operations, warehousing and distribution.
Quality management and manufacturing compliance.
Project coordination and cross-functional teamwork.
How Success Will Be Measured
Performance will be assessed based on the accuracy of data analysis and reporting, contributions to manufacturing efficiency and waste reduction, progress against production performance indicators, timely completion of assigned projects, and the quality of documentation and compliance records.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the requirements are encouraged to apply before the closing date.
To apply, click the “Apply Now” button on this page. You will be redirected to the official application page where you can complete and submit your application directly to the employer.
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