CE Intern

Bay State Milling Company • Wichita, KS

13h • Hybrid

About The Position

This internship focuses on supporting Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives within the company. The intern will play a key role in establishing "One Best Way" by evaluating and validating data, formalizing best practices, and developing tools and training materials. Key projects include building a standardized flour blending program to reduce protein variability, developing centerlining support tools to improve performance metrics, and assisting with process standardization and alignment. The role involves data analysis, visualization, and collaboration with various teams.

Requirements

• A team player with a strong customer-oriented attitude, interpersonal skills, and ability to work well in a multicultural workplace.
• Self-disciplined, self-motivated, professional, and able to manage multiple priorities with strong follow-through.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable working with data, process documentation, and practical problem solving.
• Access to reliable internet and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Travel availability for project support and site visits as needed.
• English fluency is essential.
• The candidate must be comfortable working with basic mathematical concepts and applying concepts such as percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework or practical experience related to continuous improvement, data analysis, process improvement, operations, or manufacturing is preferred.
• Data analysis and visualization experience is helpful.
• Experience or interest in CI tools, root cause/corrective action (RCCA), standardized process development, and visual management standards.
• Ability to learn quickly, ask clarifying questions, and translate business needs into practical tools, documentation, and process support.

Responsibilities

• Support company Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives focused on establishing "One Best Way" by evaluating and validating data, aligning and formalizing best practices, and developing functional tools and training materials.
• Build and help deploy a standardized WF flour blending program/tool, including appropriate governance and training support, with the goal of reducing protein variability and improving flour blending variance.
• Develop centerlining support tools and guidance to help improve key performance metrics, including USDT, changeover, startup, and OEE.
• Support DVM/Excellence Team/CE data alignment in Monday.com.
• Support the WIN NW Packer/BSM pack center-lining program.
• Assist with key process standardization and alignment, including critical process and SOP evaluation, organization, and alignment.
• Provide primary project support, data analysis and visualization, and DVM/KPI development support for assigned CI initiatives.
• Participate in regular check-ins with the primary supervisor and provide updates on progress, risks, and support needed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree