Supply Chain Intern: Lean, Inventory & Process Improvement

Plexus Corp

Lincolnshire (IL)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 33,000

Part time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Plexus is seeking a Supply Chain Intern in the United States to engage in warehouse inventory control, daily receipts, and material deployment to support manufacturing needs. The role involves daily procurement, inventory management, and assisting with shipments to meet customer demand.

The intern will lead teams, apply LEAN principles, and contribute to process improvements while developing leadership and analytical skills.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required for the entire duration of the internship.
Knowledge of lean and six sigma concepts.

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day administrative activities, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
Serve as a point of contact for escalated inquiries and issues, resolving them in a timely manner.
Participate in internal and external audit activities.
Lead teams with a focus on development, evaluating potential, driving succession planning, and ensuring employees receive coaching to reach their full potential.
Help identify challenges in current processes and drive process improvements using LEAN principles.
Identify cost-saving and lead time reduction opportunities.
Drive productivity, efficiency, and inventory accuracy by managing warehouse metric goals.
Assure product and process quality is compliant with internal, industry, and customer quality standards.