Operations Intern
Basic Description:
The Operations Management internship is designed to give a student the hands-on exposure to day-to-day operations and assist with projects and research that bring in cost savings or revenue opportunities.
Essential Functions:
· Coach and develop work teams which exhibit positive and proactive attitudes, personal accountability, and superior manufacturing quality as well as encouraging ownership of operations, products and processes.
· Through employee involvement, the intern will assist in leading safety, quality, delivery, and cost initiatives, as well as continuing to encourage empowerment and to drive ITW principles.
· Maintain and improve the manufacturing environment to harmoniously respond to changing customer needs and demands through facilitating cell layout, processing plans and selecting equipment to simplify and focus manufacturing processes.
· Assist/support teams in the utilization of all available resources.
· Facilitate the effective use of all teamwork dynamics modules through practical application of concepts.
· Active leadership role in division Safety Committee and Employee Involvement program.
· Participate in committees/teams as required.
· Support team safety awareness.
· Oversee employee’s time, attendance, and efficiency tracking.
· Complete reports and paperwork on critical information.
Minimum Qualifications:
· At least Sophomore year of college majoring in Business or Operations.
· Possess strong leadership, data analytics, organizational, interpersonal, and written and oral communication skills.
· Self-directed, results-oriented and customer focused.
· Be able to maintain confidentiality while supporting employee relations concerns.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office, along with the ability to be proactive in recognizing improvement opportunities are necessary.
· Ability to effectively lead meetings and present data and information to team members.