Manufacturing Continuous Improvement Engineer Intern

Sargento Foods • Plymouth, WI

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About The Position

You are enthusiastic, creative, analytical, collaborative and goal driven. You seek an opportunity to expand your skills and experiences in learning how to lead teams, promote safety, identify efficiencies, increase productivity and problem solve in a manufacturing facility. At Sargento, you work for a company you believe in, with a family of people who believe in you. Our culture stems from a simple premise: Hire good people and treat them like family. You will be encouraged to make a meaningful difference in the community, in the company and in your career. With diverse experiences and tools to learn and develop, you can transform your aspirations into reality. If you're ready for the right place to belong and grow your career, you can find it here.

Requirements

• Pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree in business, operations, supply chain, engineering, organizational leadership or other related field having completed year one in two-year college or sophomore year in 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
• 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
• 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 where possible to reduce their impact on operations

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