Manufacturing Continuous Improvement… at C.H. Guenther · Prosperity

Summary: C.H. Guenther is seeking a Manufacturing Continuous Improvement Intern to support manufacturing process improvement initiatives. The intern will collect and analyze data, collaborate with various teams, and apply continuous improvement principles to enhance productivity and reduce waste in a production environment. Responsibilities: - Measure and document current-state manufacturing processes, including cycle times, fluctuation, and periodic work - Support the development of standardized work, work balance / full work, and process flow - Assist in identifying process improvement opportunities through data analysis and observation - Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and Continuous Improvement partners to support process improvement initiatives - Apply continuous improvement manufacturing tools and principles to support productivity, consistency, and waste reduction - Support documentation of improvement recommendations, updates, and learnings - Participate in continuous improvement activities to gain exposure to cross-functional problem-solving and implementation - Prepare summaries or presentations to communicate findings and improvement opportunities to stakeholders Required Qualifications: - Junior or Senior pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Mathematics or a related field in engineering or business administration - Desire to understand work being done and ask why the work happens in the way it does - Openness to learn, receive guidance, coaching, and development - Willingness to see where the work happens and observe work as it happens - Proficiency in data analysis and basic problem solving skills - Able to communicate with those doing the work every day and build rapport - Able to lead small projects with people from different backgrounds for a common outcome - Work involves exposure to bakery environments, including potential exposure to heat, noise, and production-related elements - Moderate physical effort required, such as standing, walking, and climbing in and around the bakery; the ability to lift 25-50 pounds when needed at times Preferred Qualifications: - Familiarity with operational systems or manufacturing environments is a plus but not required - Familiarity with the Toyota Production System is a plus but not required Required Skills: Data analysis, Continuous improvement principles, Problem solving Important Skills: Operational systems familiarity, Toyota Production System familiarity Nice-to-Have Skills: Communication skills, Project leadership Benefits: Health and disability insurance, Retirement savings options, Flexible spending accounts, Employee assistance programs, Educational assistance, Parental leave, Paid time off, Company-paid holidays