Continuous Improvement Intern

Grande Cheese Company • Town of Jefferson, WI

20h • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Continuous Improvement Intern, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting operational excellence initiatives while working alongside manufacturing and engineering professionals. Interns in this role have completed past projects such as leading teams focused on scrap reduction in a manufacturing environment, mass balance work focused on milk solids and water studies, along with Lean trainings including 5S and value stream mappings. In this role, 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. This internship will provide valuable experience in continuous improvement, manufacturing processes, data analysis, and project management as you work with teams across the facility to identify and implement operational improvements.

Requirements

• Student in Junior or Senior status working towards a bachelor's degree, preferably in Process Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or another related field

Nice To Haves

• 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, no-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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Partner with a cross-functional team to complete a continuous improvement project.
• Gather and analyze data, develop recommendations, and help implement solutions when possible.
• 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.
• Be a visible and accessible resource for employees within the assigned facility.

Benefits

• Farm to fork experience during this program. You will experience a farm tour, facility tours, and experience the 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern