I completed my placement at Haleon, a global fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) healthcare company. I’ve always been drawn to the sector as there’s something really exciting about working with the physical products you can actually see on shelves. For the first three months, I worked as a Component Scheduler on a manufacturing site, managing all the componentry for the mouthwash line and working closely with teams across the site.
When the site was scheduled to close, Haleon moved me into a new role in London, working in Northern Europe Quality Supply Chain on continuous improvement projects. It was a big shift, but I learned so much - supporting cross‑market projects, analysing data, and facilitating meetings across several countries.
One of the proudest moments of my placement was receiving the Bronze Global Employee Recognition Award from my manager. As the first placement student in that role, it meant a lot to be recognised, and it really confirmed the impact I’d made.
My placement helped develop invaluable communication, networking, and organisational skills. Working with people across different teams and countries built my confidence and broadened my professional network. Returning to Loughborough for final year, I’ve felt far more structured in my approach to studying. Working life taught me how to properly switch on and off, which I’ve carried into my studies. Certain modules already feel familiar thanks to my placement experience.
