Integrated Work Systems/Process Engineer Temporary Student Support

WK Kellogg Co • Bedford Charter Township, MI

28d • Hybrid

About The Position

At WK Kellogg Co, we exist to create joy and connection to inspire Gr-r-reat days. We believe that doing good is always good for business and we have stood for this since Kellogg Company was founded more than 119 years ago. We are passionate about doing our part to make nutritious foods, create social connectivity and respect natural resources. Together, these actions create positive progress for people and the planet – today and for years to come. We have big plans for how we are going to accomplish this, and we would love you to join us in this effort. Our Integrated Work Systems/Process Engineer Temporary Student Support (TSS) positions are Modernizing our Ways of Working and the future of cereal. You're not afraid of a challenge—at WK, we live by that. We're a tight-knit team that shows up for one another every day. If it has never been done, we'll be the first to do it! Don't be afraid to create new processes, build the roadmap, and roll up your sleeves. Experience the one-of-a-kind combined stability of your favorite brands with the energy of a young startup. Show us what you've got! We know you have the skills; take them further at WK. This position is a part-time Temporary Student Support (TSS) assignment through Spring 2026 with the potential for an extension. This position is hybrid and will require some work onsite. Overall, this role averages 16-24 hours per week. Hours do not have to be consecutive; they can be spread throughout the week.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours at an accredited college or university. Junior or Senior preferably one of the following Engineering Bachelors programs: Chemical, Mechanical, Biosystems, Agricultural, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical, or Computer
• Excel expertise – V-look ups data tables, pivot tables, manipulate data
• Effective data analytics and graphical analysis skills
• Strong creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to learn new things quickly, often “on-the-fly” with technical manuals or experienced help
• Effective communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous internship experience, leadership roles in school/volunteer clubs/organizations a PLUS

Responsibilities

• Be a Change Agent: Champion culture change and process transformation through activities like Kaizen events, RACI workshops, and Basic Problem-Solving workshops.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Focus on analyzing Supply Chain processes to identify and eliminate losses, improve efficiency, and enhance Service, Delivery and Cost/Cash measures, i.e. Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), Case Fill Rate, Schedule Adherence, Factory Expense.
• Apply Data-Driven Methodologies: Use tools such as Statistical Process Control, Root Cause Analysis, and Lean principles (Value, Waste, Flow, Pull, Perfection) to implement sustainable solutions that reduce waste, optimize workflows, and support development of a 3-Year Sustainable Cost Savings pipeline aligned with WK Kellogg Co’s Supply Chain Compelling Business Need (CBN) and Plant Goals.
• Collaborate with Maintenance Teams: Manage availability and rate losses with Autonomous Maintenance and Reliability Maintenance teams to improve brand platform Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery & Morale (SQCDM) measures
• Leverage Advanced Tools: Utilize Work Process Improvement (WPI), DMAIC methodologies for structured problem-solving. Conduct bottleneck studies and Value Stream Mapping (VSM) to eliminate end-to-end supply chain losses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees