Operational Excellence Intern

Black Box•Lawrence, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This internship focuses on operational excellence, involving problem-solving, knowledge capture, and process improvement. The intern will work closely with a Coach and Mentor on a project that will be presented to Black Box Management at the conclusion of the internship. The role offers opportunities to learn about different business areas through on-the-job training, individual and group projects, and roundtables with leadership. The intern will also present their learnings and findings to TPS Leadership and stakeholders.

Requirements

Undergraduate (Rising Senior) or Graduate in one of the following majors: Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Analytics, Operations, Organizational Leadership, or similar course of study
Strong computer skills including Word, Excel, SharePoint, OneDrive, etc.
Excellent verbal & written communication skills and sound interpersonal skills
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of IT infrastructure products and applications a plus

Responsibilities

Understand and apply problem solving, root cause analysis, and solution validation.
Assist in developing knowledge capture systems.
Conduct employee interviews and job-shadowing activities.
Capture critical institutional knowledge.
Identify operational bottlenecks and improvement opportunities.
Understand auditing and compliance aspects of tasks.
Present findings and recommendations to management.
Review, update, and digitize documentation.
Create and deliver presentations summarizing what was learned, how it was applied, and any results.
The Intern will be assigned a Coach and Mentor to guide them through their experience.
The Intern will be assigned a project which will be presented to Black Box Management at the conclusion of the Internship.
Documentation review, update, and digitization.
Additional duties as assigned