Operations Intern: Lean & Process Improvement

Valmont Industries; Nebraska; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Valmont Industries is seeking an Operations Intern in Valley, NE to support manufacturing and operations excellence initiatives. You will assist with data analysis, time studies, and Lean-based process improvements while collaborating with Operations, Quality, Engineering and Supply Chain teams.

You will gain hands-on exposure to Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and standard work documentation while learning Valmont’s manufacturing capabilities and leadership culture.

Qualifications

• Junior or senior standing in an Engineering, Operations Management, or Supply Chain degree.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Ability to commit 40 hours per week during the summer for on-site projects in Valley, Nebraska.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Observe and analyze production processes to identify efficiency and quality improvements.
• Conduct time studies and support operational improvement efforts.
• Work on Lean methodologies and factory efficiency from a manufacturing perspective.
• Assist with Visual Management of internal inventory locations and Kaizen activities.
• Document standard work, procedures, and process maps.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Engineering and Supply Chain teams.

Skills

Teamwork

Self-starter

Business acumen

Communication

Education

Engineering/Operations/Supply Chain degree (junior/senior)

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Valmont Industries is seeking an Operations Intern in Valley, NE to support manufacturing and operations excellence initiatives. You will assist with data analysis, time studies, and Lean-based process improvements while collaborating with Operations, Quality, Engineering and Supply Chain teams.

You will gain hands-on exposure to Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and standard work documentation while learning Valmont’s manufacturing capabilities and leadership culture.