Continuous Improvement Intern

Adient•Lansing, MI

About The Position

The Continuous Improvement Intern will support in evaluating and improving processes for the production of material goods or electronic information . This position will perform responsibilities, such as document and study existing processes, identify points of inefficiency or potential disruptions, and recommend solutions that can streamline operations and improve efficiency. Specific Duties and Responsibilities for Summer Internship:

Requirements

Must be currently enrolled in an accredited university and working towards a 4-year B.S. degree in Engineering, Business or Supply Chain.
Available to work up to 40 hours per week.
Minimum overall GPA of at least 3.0.
Solid analytical skills and work effectively with customers, suppliers, and the development team.
Strong verbal and written communication skills; attention to detail, organization skills and follow up.
Proficient in MS Office.

Nice To Haves

Previous internship or co-op experience in automotive related position an added plus.
CAD experience CATIA or Unigraphics is an added plus.

Responsibilities

PowerPoint Presentations (projects / progress throughout the internship)
Data Entry (freight, inventory, packaging, etc.)
Present for Materials / Continuous Improvement teams during town hall meetings
Perform cycle counts and reconciliation of any inventory variances
Help with visual aids, packaging and storage improvements, and other continuous improvement projects as assigned
Work with all departments (production, quality, engineering, materials, safety, HR) to receive a well-rounded experience
Conduct assembly station video analysis
Participate in Kaizen events
Write up Maintenance Work Orders
Create pack density configurations for efficient packaging
Kepner Tregoe / KATA training
Report accidents, occupational illnesses, and HSE&E emergencies, and inform supervisor of known HSE&E conditions which could adversely affect other team members, assets or to the public