Digital Operations Internship

About The Business: Miniml is a fast-growing UK-based manufacturing SME specialising in people- and planet-friendly cleaning products across personal care, laundry and household. From our manufacturing site in Silsden, near Bradford, our team manages all core business functions — from production and operations through to sales, marketing and distribution. We supply a growing range of customers, including direct-to-consumer, independent retailers and major partners such as Ocado, Amazon and Booths. Recently named in the FEBE Growth 100 list, Miniml is an ambitious, innovation-led business focused on sustainable growth, continuous improvement and embracing new technologies.

Overview: As a fast-moving SME, we offer interns the chance to work close to real business challenges, make a visible impact, and gain hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment where digital tools, data and smarter ways of working are becoming increasingly important. We are offering a 12-week Digital Internship to help us strengthen our digital capabilities and support our journey toward smarter manufacturing practices. You will contribute to a focused project that drives value for our digital transformation.

Desirable Skills: Analytical and data-driven, with an ability to use technology to allow others to work more effectively

Job Description:

This internship will provide practical experience in applying digital tools and techniques within the manufacturing sector.

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience with digital tools (ERP systems, Claude, Microsoft Suite) in a real manufacturing environment
• Opportunities to turn academic learning into practical real world solutions
• Opportunities to develop and improve processes that will lead to improved business performance within a few weeks
• Mentorship and guidance from industry professionals who have experience at both SME and Blue Chip organisations
• Potential to for full-time opportunities upon completion

Project Responsibilities

As part of this 12-week placement, you will support a focused digital operations improvement project aimed at strengthening performance management and decision-making within our operations team.

You will:

• Work with the Head of Operations to understand current planning processes, data flows and service level performance within our direct-to-consumer channel.
• Use data from our ERP system, alongside existing planning tools and processes, to identify opportunities to improve visibility, decision-making and productivity.
• Help develop and test practical digital operations or performance management tools, such as dashboards, trackers, reports or workflow improvements.
• Explore where AI-enabled tools could support colleagues by reducing manual analysis, simplifying decision-making or highlighting key actions.
• Create clear standard operating procedures and user guidance to support the successful adoption of any new tools or process changes.
• Provide training and handover support to colleagues who will use the tools after the placement ends.
• Work directly with the Head of Operations, with input from the wider operations leadership team.
• If time allows, support additional improvement opportunities linked to the continued growth of the business.

Who Should Apply

This internship is ideal for graduates who are:

• Keen to join a fast-growing company with a diverse and fun team • Interested in the intersection of digital technology and manufacturing/FMCG
• Studying or recently graduated in Business, Engineering, IT, Data Science, Marketing, or - related fields
• Analytical and data-driven, with an ability to use technology to allow others to work more effectively
• Proactive problem-solvers with strong toolkit of digital skills and ability to learn new ones
• Keen to gain real-world SME & FMCG experience 

Candidates must be able to start immediately 
Candidates must accept or decline an internship within 5 working days of an offer being made If you have a visa, please let us know what visa you currently hold. This will support the company when shortlisting to understand your work availability and the completion of right to work checks. If you have a disability, long-term health condition, or any access requirements, please let us know so that we can make reasonable adjustments to support you through the application and selection process. Any information you provide will be treated as confidential and used only to arrange adjustments and will not affect your application in any way.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

 We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, and we encourage candidates who may bring a diverse perspective to our team. Selection will be based on skills, potential, and a shared passion for innovation in digital technologies