Operations Excellence Intern
About The Position
The Operations Excellence Intern will support continuous-improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations. The role focuses on productivity, material flow, standard work, labor expectations, capacity planning, and process performance. The intern will work with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and plant leadership to analyze current processes and implement practical improvements. Key focus areas include Instrument Assembly Cell optimization, work center process improvement, material readiness and job-launch improvement, and time studies, labor standards, capacity modeling, and standard work development. The position is for Summer 2027, based on-site in Swedesboro, New Jersey, from May through August 2027. It operates in both professional office and manufacturing environments, with regular transitions between office workstations and active production areas. Manufacturing areas may involve exposure to machinery, mechanical equipment, and other manufacturing conditions; appropriate personal protective equipment may be required in designated areas.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, Quality, or a related field.
- Interest in manufacturing, continuous improvement, Lean principles, and process optimization.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to collect, analyze, and communicate data clearly.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to work effectively with office and production personnel.
- Able to remain stationary and work at a computer for extended periods.
- Frequently able to stand and walk throughout office, manufacturing, and lab environments.
- Occasionally able to lift, carry, push, and/or move materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Able to use hands and fingers to operate computers, laboratory equipment, tools, and instrumentation.
- Able to visually observe and assess equipment, materials, processes, and surrounding work areas.
- Able to move safely throughout manufacturing and office facilities.
- Able to communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and other stakeholders.
Nice To Haves
- Data visualization or process-mapping experience.
Responsibilities
- Analyze workstation layouts, material flow, operator travel, and replenishment methods.
- Conduct value-stream mapping, time studies, and process observations.
- Identify bottlenecks, waste, shortages, quality issues, and improvement opportunities.
- Develop future-state layouts, visual replenishment and Kanban systems, and shortage-tracking methods.
- Establish hourly production targets, labor standards, staffing recommendations, and capacity models.
- Create and update standard work documentation and process playbooks.
- Develop before-and-after analyses and support implementation of approved improvements.
- Present findings to Operations, Engineering, Quality, and plant leadership.
- Support and help drive Continuous Improvement.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance as needed.
- Meaningful, real-world project experience.
- Learning from experienced mentors and industry experts.
- Teamwork and cross-functional collaboration skill development.
- Insight into business operations and how the department supports broader company goals.
- Participation in intern-focused career development and networking programming.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
