Intern – Operations Excellence

Group Bayport; Gandhinagar; On-site; INR 167,000 - 279,000; Part time

Job summary

Group Bayport invites an Intern – Operations Excellence to join the IE team for a 6-month internship in Gandhinagar, India. The role focuses on driving productivity, mechanization, automation, and layout optimization across manufacturing operations.

You will gain hands-on exposure to Lean Manufacturing, industrial engineering tools, and project execution while supporting continuous improvement initiatives and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Final Year or Pre-final Year B.E./B.Tech or pursuing Master's in Industrial/Mechanical/Production/Manufacturing or Textile Engineering.
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts and IE tools.
• Experience with Time Study, Motion Study, Line Balancing, and Process Mapping is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support Process Improvement & IE initiatives on shop floor.
• Assist in time, work, and motion studies.
• Identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements.
• Support Lean tools implementation and CI initiatives.
• Assist in eliminating Non-Value-Added activities.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and vendors during projects.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Time study

Motion study

Line balancing

Process mapping

AutoCAD

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Cross-functional work

Proactive learning

Education

B.E./B.Tech - Industrial Engineering

B.E./B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering

B.E./B.Tech - Production Engineering

B.E./B.Tech - Manufacturing Engineering

B.E./B.Tech - Textile Engineering

Industrial & Production Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Job description

Job Description – Intern (Operations Excellence)

Job Title

Intern – Operations Excellence

Department: Operations Excellence

Reporting To: Head – Operations Excellence / Industrial Engineering

Internship Duration: 6 Months

Role Objective

To support the Operations Excellence team in driving productivity improvement, mechanization, automation, layout optimization, continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations. The intern will gain hands‑on exposure to Industrial Engineering tools, Lean Manufacturing principles, and project execution while contributing to operational excellence projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Process Improvement & Industrial Engineering
• Assist in conducting time studies, work studies, and motion studies.
• Identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvement opportunities.
• Support implementation of Lean Manufacturing tools and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Assist in identifying and eliminating Non‑Value‑Added (NVA) activities.

Key Deliverables

• Process improvement opportunities identified
• Improved process flow and standardized work practices
• Mechanization & Automation Projects
• Support execution of mechanization and automation projects across operations.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external vendors during project implementation.
• Assist in machine trials, validation, documentation, and performance tracking.
• Monitor project timelines and maintain implementation trackers.

Key Deliverables

• Timely project support
• Successful implementation trackingAutomation project documentation
• Layout Planning & Workflow Optimization
• Assist in preparing and updating shop‑floor layouts using AutoCAD or equivalent software.
• Support workstation redesign to improve ergonomics and material flow.
• Participate in layout optimization activities for improved productivity and space utilization.
• Assist in material flow analysis and workstation balancing.

Key Deliverables

• Optimized layouts
• Improved workflow and space utilization
• Reduced material movement
• Productivity & Capacity Improvement
• Collect and analyze production data.
• Prepare productivity reports and dashboards.
• Support capacity calculations and manpower utilization studies.
• Participate in bottleneck identification and capacity enhancement initiatives.

Key Deliverables

• Productivity improvement reports
• Capacity analysis support
• Performance dashboards

Desired Candidate Profile

Education

• Final Year or Pre-final Year B.E./B.Tech or pursuing Master's in:
• Industrial Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Production Engineering
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Textile Engineering
• Industrial & Production Engineering

Preferred Skills

• Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering concepts
• Knowledge of Time Study, Motion Study, Line Balancing, and Process Mapping
• AutoCAD (preferred)
• Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint
• Power BI (preferred)
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work in a cross‑functional environment
• Proactive learning attitude

Learning Outcomes

During the internship, the candidate will gain practical exposure to:

• Industrial Engineering practices
• Manufacturing process optimization
• Mechanization and Automation projects
• Shop‑floor layout planning
• Lean Manufacturing implementation
• Continuous Improvement methodologies
• Project Management
• Cross‑functional stakeholder management
• Data analysis and reporting
• Manufacturing Operations Excellence