Continuous Improvement Intern

Anderson Erickson Dairy Co • Des Moines, IA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This internship focuses on evaluating and improving manufacturing and business processes through time studies and process flow analysis. The intern will identify inefficiencies and develop recommendations for workflow enhancements, automation, and material handling improvements. They will also collect, analyze, and interpret quality data, develop Standard Work Instructions, and identify trends and root causes of quality defects using statistical analysis. Support for continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and non-manufacturing areas is also a key part of the role.

Requirements

• Must be pursuing a manufacturing-relevant four-year degree including, but not limited to, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Technology.
• Entry-level position; internship or academic project experience preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with engineers, production teams, and support departments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools required.
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 45lbs and be able to stand for up to 4 hours.
• Must be age eighteen (18) or older.
• Qualified candidates must be able to communicate (verbally, written, read) in English.
• Qualified candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical aptitude test, and a background check.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical instructions.
• High mechanical aptitude with the ability to complete moderate-level mathematical calculations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Must be comfortable working in a factory shop floor environment.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiently uses job-specific tools, systems, and procedures to perform tasks effectively.
• Breaks down complex information to identify patterns, relationships, and root causes.
• Applies basic and advanced math skills accurately in job-related functions.
• Works well with others toward shared goals, contributing constructively to team efforts.
• Adjusts quickly and effectively to changing circumstances, priorities, and feedback.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all safety regulations are followed within industrial engineering and continuous improvement activities.
• Identify and mitigate potential safety hazards in equipment, processes, and workspaces.
• Report or correct unsafe equipment, acts, material revisions, and product deviations immediately.
• Assist in evaluating and improving manufacturing and business processes through time studies and process flow analysis.
• Identify inefficiencies and develop recommendations for workflow enhancements, automation, and material handling improvements.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret quality data.
• Develop and document Standard Work Instructions for Production Employees.
• Identify trends and root causes of quality defects using statistical analysis.
• Support the development and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and non-manufacturing areas.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern