Job Title: People Development Intern
Based in Unilever Gateway Factory, Thailand
About Unilever
With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.
At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.
Job Purpose
As a People Development Intern, you will support the factory’s capability-building initiatives by assisting in training coordination, skill tracking, and continuous improvement activities. This internship offers hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment and exposure to Unilever Manufacturing System (UMS), safety and quality standards, and people development strategies.
Main Responsibilities:
- Assist in organizing and coordinating training sessions for shopfloor employees (e.g., operators, apprentices)
- Support the development and maintenance of training materials and logistics (e.g., scheduling rooms, preparing handouts)
- Help maintain accurate training records and documentation
- Assist in updating skill matrices and tracking employee skill progression
- Participate in technical skill assessments and data collection
- Collaborate with line managers and team leaders to schedule and promote training programs
- Support UMS-related workshops and continuous improvement activities
- Contribute to People Development Pillar activities and internal audits
- Learn and apply basic concepts of Lean, TPM, or other continuous improvement methodologies
Candidate Criteria
Skill & Qualification:
- Problem-solving and analytical skills
- Able to collaborate with relevant functions to deliver training programs as plan
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Detail-oriented with good organizational skills
- Eager to learn and contribute to a team environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel skills are a plus)
- Comfortable communicating in English (written and spoken)
Education & Experience:
- Currently pursuing bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Human Resources Development is preferred but not limited to Business Management or other related fields
- Internship or Co-operative Program with 4-6 months duration or more is preferred
- Technical knowledge in machinery and technology is preferred but not strictly required
- Familiar with a variety of concepts and practices of FMCG is a plus
- Previous coursework or experience in manufacturing is a plus
Note: Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicates from all walks of life! We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment journey. If you require any support to complete your application or any subsequent stage throughout your recruitment journey with us at Unilever, then please specify how we may be able to assist you.
Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.
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