Continuous Improvement Intern
About the Role
As a Continuous Improvement Intern, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting operational excellence initiatives while working alongside manufacturing and engineering professionals. You'll contribute to continuous improvement efforts across the facility, working both in the office and on the production floor. You'll collaborate with Associates and leaders to understand processes, identify improvement opportunities, and support projects that drive results. You will also lead a unique CI project of your own, analyze data, and help implement solutions that improve operations.
Responsibilities
- Support Continuous Improvement (CI) Efforts:
- Learn and document manufacturing processes through process mapping.
- Attend Managing for Daily Improvement (MDI) meetings and contribute ideas for improvement.
- Assist with creating and updating Standard Work procedures in the manufacturing environment.
- Lead an Improvement Project:
- Partner with a cross-functional team to complete a continuous improvement project.
- Gather and analyze data, develop recommendations, and help implement solutions when possible.
- Provide Support to Cross-Functional Teams:
- Conduct research and gather information as needed.
- Prepare presentations, reports, and other materials.
- Work with cross-functional teams, such as maintenance, to find solutions.
- May travel to additional plants to support production efforts.
- Serve as a Manufacturing Floor Resource:
- Be a visible and accessible resource for employees within the assigned facility.
Requirements
- Student in Junior or Senior status working towards a bachelor's degree, preferably in Process Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or another related field.
- High School Diploma or better in Engineering - Process.
- Some college or better in Engineering - Process.
Preferred Qualifications
- The ability to define and solve problems, collect data, establish facts, use sound judgement, and draw valid conclusions to make effective decisions and achieve successful problem resolution.
- Involvement in campus organizations, non-class related volunteer work, off-campus employment, and demonstrated leadership abilities.
- The ability to communicate and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of Associates.
Benefits
- Farm-to-fork experience during the program, including a farm tour, facility tours, and experiencing end-user products.
- Networking events where you will meet executives and community leaders.
- Internship group outings and events.
- Volunteer opportunities within the community.
- Personal development events and training.
About the Company
With more than 80 years of crafting “The Finest Italian Cheeses That Money Can Buy,” Grande is a leader in the industry. We partner with independent pizzerias and food manufacturing partners to deliver specialty whey ingredient solutions. Our commitment to quality is matched by our dedication to workplace and community culture—our Associates come first at Grande. We emphasize career growth opportunities, a positive work/life balance, and supporting the communities in which we live and work.