Continuous Improvement Intern

Office • Santa Rosa, CA

12h • $18 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Summer is just around the corner, and what better way to enjoy it than to intern with Amy’s Kitchen!     We are a family-owned, proudly independent organic food company and Certified B Corporation® whose purpose is to make it easy and enjoyable for everyone to eat well. Amy’s is committed to cooking authentic great tasting food with high quality, meticulously sourced organic ingredients and making them convenient for consumers.      Pay: $18-$23/hr. Location: 2330 Northpoint Parkway, Santa Rosa, CA 95407 Essential Duties and Responsibilities     Project Details:     We are   seeking   a detail-oriented and proactive intern to join the Continuous Improvement Team this summer. The ideal candidate will gain hands-on experience while supporting plant-wide continuous improvement initiatives by leading a 5S workplace organization project and contributing to a Pot Pie process improvement effort focused on reducing dough waste. The role will involve equipment inventory and organization, data collection and process analysis, and implementation of Lean improvements. The intern will also complete Lean Practitioner Certification training and apply Lean principles directly to both projects. Inventory equipment and recommend storage, labeling, and layout improvements. Support the Pot Pie Improvement Project by collecting and analyzing production data. Observe and map current processes to identify sources of dough waste. Recommend and implement process improvements to reduce waste per production run.

Requirements

• Attending a four-year college or university to   attain a degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field;   or already awarded   bachelor’s   degree from a four-year college or university. 
• Clear written communication and documentation skills. 
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills. 
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Teams/SharePoint). 
• Interpersonal skills to work with cross-functional plant teams.
• Ability to observe processes and identify improvement opportunities.
• Continuous improvement or problem-solving mindset.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual preferred: English and Spanish
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents.
• Ability to make effective presentations on complex topics to plant management and other stakeholders.
• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data,   establish   facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Responsibilities

• Inventory equipment and recommend storage, labeling, and layout improvements.
• Support the Pot Pie Improvement Project by collecting and analyzing production data.
• Observe and map current processes to identify sources of dough waste.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to reduce waste per production run.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern