SGK Print - Graphic Communicaton Internship

 

At SGK Print (formerly iDL), we create amazing in-store experiences for brands across several sectors, from the nation’s favorite fast-food joints to the world’s most renowned retailers. With a legacy spanning over six decades, we’re a family business with the backing of a global powerhouse, meaning you get the best of both worlds when you join our team. Our culture is the bedrock of our success, which is why we’re committed to fostering an environment where authenticity is encouraged and diverse talent flourishes. If you’re a hard worker with a can-do attitude and a knack for seeing opportunities where others see challenges, then we want to hear from you. 

 

Join our dynamic team and embark on an exciting career where innovation is at the heart of everything we do. 

 

 

POSITION SUMMARY

 

SGK Print, located in beautiful Western, Pennsylvania, has a full-time Graphic Communication Internship opening supporting our Operational Project Management Team for the Fall and Spring semester. 

 

The onsite internship with SGK Print requires a confident, independent, driven candidate who demonstrates a sense of urgency and the ability to make decisions and take responsibility for them. A well-suited candidate can react and adjust to changing conditions and come up with practical ideas quickly. There are challenges that must be handled with confidence and determination. 

 

The position requires a self-disciplined person who can handle details.  This job requires self-assurance and a competitive drive.  There is a strong demand for high-quality, organized and repeatable results. The responsibilities are broad, encompassing a variety of activities requiring shifts in priorities. This is primarily a task-focused role that encourages collaboration.

 

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KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

 

• Prepare project documentation in advance of production planning meetings and help compile notes to populate project plans throughout the project planning cycle.
• Download and distribute updated system information regarding raw material availability, drop stock inventory, finished goods inventory levels, and project status.
• Assist in entering work requests for ordering project materials, printing carton labels and instruction sheets, and generating production orders and job packets. 
• Collaborate with downstream production departments to support daily shop floor activity and provide updates against established project milestones.
• Relay critical updates to project managers regarding various department schedules that may require strategic order sequencing.
• Help project managers to achieve quality plans by supporting quality first-off inspections, in-process QC checks, and other QC tasks identified in the project planning phase. 
• Pull and update department performance data to populate KPI measurements - Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Value performance against goals.
• Support project managers and account teams by pulling together monthly data to update client-facing KPI’s such as on-time delivery, customer returns, and client-owned inventory stock-outs.
• Update documentation that evolves as a result of continuous improvement initiatives, including standard work instructions, account alignments, and reference documents and templates. 
• Attend and participate in daily team meetings, monthly department meetings, as well as site committee meetings, and send out meeting minutes capturing actions and key takeaways.  
   

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

 

• Supports day-to-day operations of the Project Management department developing advanced understanding of all aspects of administration of the project functions including policies, procedures and processes. 
• Gains exposure to various assessments and resources 
• Primary focus will be working with and supporting the Operational Project Management department.
• Helps create and develops timelines.
• Provides assistance with special projects as needed. 
• Additional duties are assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

 

• Current enrollment in undergraduate degree program in a Graphic Communication related field at a recognized college or university
• Ability to work overtime as necessary.  
   

PHYSICAL ASPECTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

 

• Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk, hear and see.  
• Regularly/Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. (Standard is 10lbs, modify as needed)
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include clos