Intern-1 at MITER Brands in Sacramento, CA

Summary: MITER Brands is a company focused on manufacturing and continuous improvement. They are seeking an intern to support lean manufacturing initiatives and apply basic continuous improvement techniques to enhance production processes. Responsibilities: - Learn and apply basic Continuous Improvement (CI) techniques to identify process inefficiencies - Develop and analyze spaghetti diagrams to evaluate material and operator movement - Conduct visual observations of production processes to identify waste (muda) and improvement opportunities - Support and participate in SMED (Single-Minute Exchange of Die) methodology activities to reduce setup and changeover times - Assist in the development and execution of questionnaires and operator interviews to gather process insights from the shop floor - Conduct time studies, line balancing, RHEO implementation, and updating process documentation Required Qualifications: - Learn and apply basic Continuous Improvement (CI) techniques to identify process inefficiencies - Develop and analyze spaghetti diagrams to evaluate material and operator movement - Conduct visual observations of production processes to identify waste (muda) and improvement opportunities - Support and participate in SMED (Single-Minute Exchange of Die) methodology activities to reduce setup and changeover times - Assist in the development and execution of questionnaires and operator interviews to gather process insights from the shop floor - Conduct time studies, line balancing, RHEO implementation, and updating process documentation Required Skills: Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Spaghetti Diagrams, SMED Methodology, Questionnaire Development, Operator Interviews, Time Studies, Line Balancing, Process Documentation Benefits: Three comprehensive Medical plan options, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Company Paid Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Supplemental Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance, Company-paid Short-Term Disability, Company-paid Long-Term Disability, Paid time off (PTO) and paid Holidays, 401k retirement plan with company match, Employee Assistance Program, Teladoc, Legal Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Team Member Discount Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Yearly Wellness Clinic