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Production & Inventory Control Intern

Emerson
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 4 May 2024

About the role

As a Production and Inventory Control Intern, you'll play a vital role in enhancing our operational efficiency by assisting with the identification, analysis, and implementation of process improvements. Working closely with our Production and Inventory Control, Engineering, Customer Care and OPS teams, you'll engage in process mapping, data analysis, and root cause analysis to drive impactful changes across various departments. In additional to the exposure to Lean Six Sigma Methodologies, this internship offers valuable hands-on experience in process improvement methodologies, allowing you to contribute directly to the success of our organization. 
 

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

  • Dive into process analysis: Collaborate with experienced professionals to map out existing processes, pinpoint bottlenecks, and uncover hidden inefficiencies.
  • Drive data-driven improvement: Analyze process performance metrics, conduct root cause analysis, and recommend actionable solutions informed by data.
  • Be a change agent: Actively participate in continuous improvement projects, employing Lean Six Sigma tools and techniques to streamline workflows and increase efficiency.
  • Promote best practices: Contribute to the creation and revision of process documentation (SOPs, work instructions, visual management tools) to ensure consistency and sustainability of improvements.
  • Measure and refine: Track the results of implemented improvements, analyze key metrics, and suggest further enhancements to enhance gains.
  • Learn and grow: Attend training sessions and workshops to build your process improvement knowledge and stay up-to-date on industry trends.
     

Who You Are:

You stay aligned with your goals and stay productive. You make new connections and establish relationships in other areas and teams. You drill down to root causes to gather relevant information. You research initiatives and try innovative approaches. You Consult diverse resources and ask more questions

  For This Role, You Will Need:
  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's program in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and find opportunities for improvement. 
  • Excellent organizational, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
     
Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:
  • Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma methodology
  Our Offer To You:
We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing and know that to do your best you must have flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide, a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave. 

At Emerson, we are committed to fostering a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspires innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers. 

The philosophy is fundamental to living our company’s values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place. Learn more about our Culture & Values and about Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Emerson.

Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to-end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship and coaching, project management, and on-the-job training. 

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