Manufacturing Continuous Improvement Engineer Co-Op

Sargento Foods • Plymouth, WI

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About The Position

As a Manufacturing Continuous Improvement Engineer Co-Op at Sargento, you will have the opportunity to expand your skills and experiences in a manufacturing environment. You will learn how to lead teams, promote safety, identify efficiencies, increase productivity, and problem-solve. The role emphasizes the importance of collecting and analyzing data to identify trends, measure performance, and drive decision-making. You will work in a culture that values good people and treats them like family, encouraging you to make a meaningful difference in the community and your career.

Requirements

• Pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree in business, operations, supply chain, engineering, organizational leadership or other related field.
• Completed year one in a two-year college or sophomore year in a four-year college/university.
• Passion for learning and growing in the manufacturing industry.
• Ability to multi-task and take initiative.
• Strength with strategic and analytical thinking.
• Interest in data collection, analysis, and turning findings into actionable insights.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Valid driver's license, vehicle insurance, and vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Learn to influence individuals and teams in a safe and efficient manner within the manufacturing environment.
• Assist with implementation and managing the completion of production plans.
• Apply good leadership techniques to achieve or exceed the expected level of Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery and People related metrics.
• Collect, analyze, and report on operational data to support continuous improvement, efficiency gains, and problem-solving efforts.
• Help with ideas to improve current processes.
• Attend meetings with Supervisors and Managers to gain understanding of current projects/focuses.
• Participate in problem solving to overcome production related problems, materials shortages, equipment malfunctions and unavoidable delays.

Benefits

• Lead and own real and relevant projects aligned with business objectives.
• Build valuable skills and experiences to become prepared for entry level opportunities.
• Mentorship and career development to learn and grow strengths and interests.
• Participate in volunteer and community service initiatives.
• Flexible, hybrid work schedule with optional remote Mondays and Fridays, onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; plus, half day Fridays.
• 5 unpaid days off for interns and 10 unpaid days off for co-ops.
• Nationally competitive compensation.
• Paid relocation and housing.
• 401(k) employer contribution top 1% in the nation.
• Exclusive discounts at the company cheese store and local attractions/events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: Associate degree