Process Improvement Intern

Dole Food Company • Bessemer City, NC

307d • $20 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

The Process Improvement Intern will analyze and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) in the production process by identifying inefficiencies, proposing corrective actions, and implementing sustainable solutions.

Requirements

• Process improvement experience is strongly preferred, especially Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, TQM or Kaizen.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Statistical analysis skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, hands-on, team-oriented food-processing environment.
• Valid driver's license and use of reliable personal transportation.

Responsibilities

• Gain a basic understanding of the current process flow.
• Assess the impact of recently implemented automation, analyzing Return on Investment (ROI) and productivity improvements.
• Evaluate equipment effectiveness to enhance performance and reduce defects or rework in product.
• Analyze unplanned downtime and identify strategies to improve equipment uptime.
• Complete data collection and statistical analysis for process improvements.
• Develop, recommend, and present action plan(s) and benefits based on analytical results.
• Intern's work time will be approximately 80% on the shop floor and 20% in an office.
• Create and deliver a final presentation to the colleagues and leadership team of Dole Fresh Vegetables.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Pay Rate: $20 - $22 per hour.
• 100% onsite (not a remote internship).
• No relocation or housing assistance provided.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree