Lean Materials Intern: Data-Driven Optimization

Oshkosh Corporation, Inc.; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh company, is seeking a student intern to assist the Materials department. The role uses analytical skills to identify opportunities and develop solutions that optimize material flow at the lowest landed cost and to develop process improvements within the Materials department.

Responsibilities include compiling data from ERP systems and reports, supporting value stream analysis and PFEP principles, and contributing to lean manufacturing initiatives to reduce cost

Qualifications

• Student working towards a Bachelor's degree in Operations/Manufacturing Management, Business, Engineering, or related field for entire duration of internship.
• GPA of 3.0 or greater
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support the Materials department within Pierce Manufacturing.
• Compile data from ERP systems, spreadsheet, and other sources to support decision-making in conjunction with the Plan for Every Part process.
• Reduce excess material handling inside facilities, between facilities and to and from local suppliers through value stream analysis and PFEP.
• Support standardization, advancement and implementation of a lean enterprise material flow strategy.
• Run and compile various reports as well as run various data analytics to understand the data.
• Assist in continuous improvement techniques including Continuous Improvement events and 5S.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations/Manufacturing Management, Business, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh company, is seeking a student intern to assist the Materials department. The role uses analytical skills to identify opportunities and develop solutions that optimize material flow at the lowest landed cost and to develop process improvements within the Materials department.

Responsibilities include compiling data from ERP systems and reports, supporting value stream analysis and PFEP principles, and contributing to lean manufacturing initiatives to reduce cost