Intern Continuous Improvement

Biomerieux S.A. • Durham, NC

65d

About The Position

Utilize Continuous Improvement tools/methodology to collect, assess, and analyze manufacturing performance data and workflows. To develop and deploy Lean Six Sigma solutions that improve manufacturing processes. The job role will help to improve manufacturing efficiencies by reducing waste and variation within BacT production.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• Must currently be enrolled in a degree program, Associates, Bachelor's or Master's working towards a Science or Engineering degree.
• Previous manufacturing experience desired.
• Functional skills including critical thinking, adaptability, time management, communication, problem-solving and digital literacy.
• Technical learning aptitude to quickly understand and acquire new technical knowledge and skills.
• Analyze data and make decisions/recommendations, using data to guide decision-making and provide suggestions for improvement.
• Effective and efficient problem analysis that leads to high-quality decisions.
• Effectively deal with ambiguity requiring adaptability, critical thinking, and proactive communication to navigate situations with limited details
• Perspective to see the world from another person's viewpoint thus gaining new insights and finding creative solutions to challenges.
• Practicing time management to allocate tasks, balance priorities, and meet deadlines efficiently
• Managing and measuring work by tracking progress, performance, and goal achievement using metrics and KPIs.
• Ability to cooperate with others at all levels including leadership
• Easily accessible and open to communication
• Reach mutually beneficial agreements through effective communication and compromise
• Fosters a culture of inclusiveness among all team members
• Thriving in a fast-paced environment by managing tasks, multitasking, and adapting quickly to maintain productivity.
• Driving continuous improvement by evaluating processes and implementing necessary changes
• Collect and analyze data to drive informed decision-making to improve performance and identify issues
• Solution oriented in the face of conflict
• Action Oriented: Takes action even when facing challenges
• Drive for Results: Drive for Results while successfully removing barriers
• Ability to work cross-functionally allowing for better collaboration and communication when working across teams to achieve shared objectives
• Effective Presentation Skills - including the ability to present technical data
• Build and maintain positive, productive interactions with colleagues
• Consistently uphold and reflects the core ethical principles and values that bioMérieux promotes
• Actively and attentively listen to others, ensuring a clear understanding of their messages, needs, and concerns.

Responsibilities

• Perform process flow mapping in key areas of production.
• Analyze and interpret flow mapping results with an emphasis on determining value add/non-value add activities.
• Utilize Lean tools such as line balancing, takt time, process maps, spaghetti diagrams, current/future state, 8 forms of waste.
• Recommend changes to manufacturing process flow in order to reduce waste and variation.
• Learn basic Lean Six Sigma tools and methodology.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees