Summer 2027 Intern – Continuous Improvement

Centro Escolar University; Northlake (IL); Vor Ort; USD 35.000 - 50.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Sign-on bonus $2,500

Mentor support for professional growth

Professional development programs

Zusammenfassung

Centro Escolar University in Northlake, IL is seeking an undergraduate student for a full-time internship focused on operations and process improvement. You will analyze material flow, support project planning, vendor coordination, and data-driven recommendations to optimize inventory and storage within the facility.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, attention to detail, and strong Excel/PowerPoint skills, with a path to professional development and leadership exposure.

Qualifikationen

• Undergraduate student enrolled full-time pursuing Business Management or Process Engineering.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills (listening, writing and verbal).
• Ability to work cross-functionally, be independently driven, and adapt to changes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; advanced data analysis tools are a plus.
• Authorized to work full-time in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Aufgaben

• Analyze material and product flow across a multi-building distribution and warehouse network to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.
• Gain exposure to project management activities including planning, vendor coordination, sourcing initiatives, and oversight of operational improvement projects.
• Use data analytics to evaluate inventory placement and develop strategic recommendations for optimizing storage within the facility footprint.
• Partner with operations teams to understand daily workflows, identify process bottlenecks, and recommend solutions to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives by collecting and analyzing operational data to support decision-making and process optimization.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with supply chain, warehouse, and logistics teams to enhance material movement, storage utilization, and operational effectiveness.

Kenntnisse

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication skills

Cross-functional work

Independent drive

Adaptability

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Ausbildung

Undergraduate student

Business Management

Process Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Jobbeschreibung

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Analyze material and product flow across a multi-building distribution and warehouse network to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.
• Gain exposure to project management activities including project planning, vendor coordination, sourcing initiatives, and oversight of operational improvement projects.
• Use data analytics to evaluate inventory placement and develop strategic recommendations for optimizing product storage within the existing facility footprint.
• Partner with operations teams to understand daily workflows, identify process bottlenecks, and recommend solutions to improve efficiency, productivity, and operational flow.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives by collecting and analyzing operational data to support decision-making and process optimization.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with supply chain, warehouse, and logistics teams to enhance material movement, storage utilization, and operational effectiveness.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Undergraduate currently enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university, majoring in Business Management, Process Engineering, or a related field.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize requests, and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills including listening, written, and verbal abilities.
• Ability to work cross-functionally, be independently driven, and adapt to changes.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; ability to use advanced tools for data analysis and process improvement is a plus.
• Must be authorized to work full-time in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Compensation & Benefits

• $31.00 per hour, paid bi-weekly.
• $2,500 sign-on bonus paid within the first 30 days of employment.

Training & Development

• Mentor support for professional development.
• Participation in meet & greets and lunch & learns with KDP executives and organizational leaders.
• Professional development training including networking, skills development, and presenting.
• Opportunity to complete a project from start to finish and present findings to team, department, and senior leaders.

Career Progression

• Engagement in innovative projects within a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment to gain experience and grow professionally.