Continuous Improvement Intern

Green County Development Corporation; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Farm to fork experience

Executive networking events

Internship group outings

Volunteer opportunities

Personal development events

Job summary

Grande offers a Continuous Improvement Internship in Brownsville, WI, enabling hands-on work with manufacturing and engineering professionals to support operational excellence.

You will lead a CI project, analyze data, document processes, and participate in cross-functional teams to drive improvements across the facility.

The program provides hands-on experience in process engineering, data analysis, and project management, with opportunities for networking and professional development.

Qualifications

• The ability to define and solve problems, collect data, establish facts, use sound judgement and draw valid conclusions.
• Involvement in campus organizations and leadership abilities.
• Strong communication and relationship-building across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Learn and document manufacturing processes via process mapping.
• Attend MDl meetings and contribute improvement ideas.
• Assist with creating/updating Standard Work procedures.

Skills

Problem solving

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Engineering - Process

Some college

Job description

Brownsville
Dairy Road
Brownsville, WI 53006, USA

Brownsville
Dairy Road
Brownsville, WI 53006, USA

As a Continuous Improvement Intern ,you'llgain hands-on experience supporting operational excellence initiatives while working alongside manufacturing and engineering professionals.

Interns in this role have completed past projects such as leading teams focused on scrap reduction in a manufacturing environment, mass balance work focused on milk solids and water studies, along with Lean trainings including 5S and value stream mappings.

In this role,you'llcontribute to continuous improvement efforts across the facility, working both in the office and on the production floor.You'llcollaborate withAssociates and leaders to understand processes,identifyimprovement opportunities, and support projects that drive results. You will also lead a unique CI project of your own, analyze data, and help implement solutions that improve operations.

What you will be doing:

• Learn and document manufacturing processes through process mapping.
• Attend Managing for Daily Improvement (MDI) meetings and contribute ideas for improvement.
• Assistwith creating and updating Standard Work procedures in the manufacturing environment.

2. Lead an Improvement Project

• Partner with a cross-functional team to complete a continuous improvement project.
• Gather and analyze data, develop recommendations, and help implement solutions when possible.

3. Provide Support Cross-Functional Teams

• Conduct research and gather information as needed.
• Prepare presentations, reports, and other materials.
• Work with cross-functional teams, such as maintenance, to find solutions
• May travel toadditionalplants to support production efforts

4. Serve as a Manufacturing Floor Resource

• Be a visible and accessible resource for employees within the assigned facility.

This internship will provide valuable experience in continuous improvement, manufacturing processes, data analysis, and project management as you work with teams across the facility toidentifyand implement operational improvements.

Unique Benefits of our Internship Program:

• You will get the farm to fork experience during this program. You will experience a farm tour, facility tours, and experience the end user products.
• Networking events where you will meet executives and community leaders.
• Internship group outings and events.
• Volunteer opportunities within the community.
• Personal development events and training.

While youdon’thave to love pizza to work here…it sure does help!

Requirements

• Student in Junior or Senior status working towards a bachelor's degree, preferably in Process Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or another related field

Preferred Qualifications

• The ability to define and solve problems, collect data,establishfacts, use sound judgement, and draw valid conclusions to make effective decisions and achieve successful problem resolution
• Involvement in campus organizations, no-class related volunteer work, off-campus employment anddemonstratedleadership abilities
• The ability to communicate andmaintaineffective working relationships with all levels ofAssociates

Why Grande?

With more than 80 years of crafting “The Finest Italian Cheeses That Money Can Buy”, Grande is a leader in the industry! Whether partnering with independent pizzerias from coast-to-coast to ensurethey’redelivering thevery bestpizza to their customers orassistingour food manufacturing partners in delivering specialty whey ingredient solutions, our commitment to qualitycan’tbe matched. While Grande’s reputationofexcellence in the market is important, we believe our commitment to our workplace and community culture is of equal merit – our Associates come first at Grande. To complement our industry-leading benefits, Grande puts an emphasis on your career growth opportunities, while always promoting a positive work/life balance and supporting the communities in which we live and work. If you want to learn more about our company – what we do and how we go about it – or learn more about our beautiful,state-of-the-artcorporate headquarters, visit www.grande.com.

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

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Motivations

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Education

Required

High School Diploma or better in Engineering - Process.

Some college or better in Engineering - Process.

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

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