About Barilla At Barilla, we believe that every great journey begins with passion and a bold vision. From our humble beginnings in 1877 in a small shop in Parma, Italy, we’ve blossomed into a global leader in the food industry, guided by our commitment to progress and excellence. Today, Barilla is an international group present in more than 100 countries and we are proud to be recognized as the world’s top food company by reputation. With 22 beloved brands in our portfolio, we are world leader for pasta, the number one choice for ready-made sauces in Europe, leader for bakery products in Italy, and for crispbread across Scandinavia with Wasa. Our success story is written by a passionate team of almost 9,000 dedicated employees across 30 plants and offices worldwide, all united by a shared mission to nourish the future with purpose and passion. Are you ready to add your unique flavor to our journey? Job purpose The purpose of the project is to support the improvement of the production process of an industrial snack, through activities involving data collection and analysis, performance monitoring, and proposing improvement actions. Key Accountabilities + Collect and analyze process data to evaluate production capability and identify areas for improvement. + Support the mapping of the production process, collaborating with internal departments (production, quality). + Contribute to the creation of reports and technical documentation to support the project. + Participate in cross-functional teams, proposing solutions based on the collected data. Requirements + Master’s degree in Food Technology or related fields (Food Engineering, Chemistry). + Basic knowledge of statistics, data analysis capabilities + Good proficiency in Excel (preferably with experience in statistical software). + Curiosity, proactivity, ability to work in a team, and good communication skills. What we offer + Internship salary + relocation allowance if you live farther than 50 km from our office in Parma. + Personal tutoring and constant support from your team to develop your personal and professional skills + Free access to our company canteen + Access to our on-site shop where you can pick up our products at a generously discounted price + A unique opportunity to look behind the scenes of the number one pasta company leader in the world! Location: Melfi. Period: September 2025 – March 2026 At Barilla, we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where diversity in all its forms is valued and embraced. Our employment policies and practices are designed to ensure equal employment opportunities for all, regardless of age, race, color, citizenship, faith, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or characteristics of expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our commitment to equal employment stems from our unwavering belief that it is not only the right thing to do, but it is also a fundamental driver of innovation and business success.