States considered: Michigan
Role Description:
The Operational Excellence and Training Internship offers students the opportunity to develop comprehensive insights and practical skills in continuous improvement and training initiatives. The student will obtain knowledge and hands-on experience through various projects related to different aspects of process improvements, Lean Six Sigma, Training and Development and Data Analysis. Students will work closely with mentors to successfully complete designated projects, fostering valuable connections and collaboration with professionals across multiple departments within Zoetis.
Operational Excellence and Training Intern
Location: KALALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN
Internship Summary:
Kalamazoo Global Manufacturing and Supply (GMS) offers a full-time 13 week internship as part of the OpEx and Training Team. The student will work on improvement projects across the site, collaborating with stakeholders in different departments to accomplish their goals.
Internship Job Duties:
The student's scope of work may include the following:
Process Improvement Initiatives:
Work alongside cross-functional teams to assess existing processes
Employ process mapping and value stream analysis to identify inefficiencies
Conduct root cause analyses and assist in developing improvement strategies
Lean Six Sigma Application:
Participate in Kaizen events and continuous improvement initiatives
Apply Six Sigma DMAIC methodologies to formulate solutions
Training & Instructional Design:
Assist in developing training materials and resources
Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts to develop training materials
Statistical/Data Analysis
Utilize statistical tools to analyze process data and draw meaningful conclusions
Internship Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree
TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:
Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. Motivated, self-starter with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated record of achievement of objectives and proven demonstration and commitment to the Zoetis Core Beliefs.
Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office, Outlook, and ability to learn Zoetis systems.
Thefollowinghourly pay rates reflectthe anticipatedbasepayforthisposition:
If the selected candidate is a student pursuing an Associate-level degree: $16.00 per hour
If the selected candidate is a student pursuing an Undergraduate-level degree: $22.00 per hour
If the selected candidate is a student pursing a Graduate-level degree: $32.50 per hour
If the selected candidate is a student pursuing a Doctorate-level degree: $36.00 per hour
Thefollowinghourly pay rates reflectthe anticipatedbasepayforthispositionif a selected candidatewereto be located in California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Illinois (Chicago area), Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Washington (Seattle area):
Student pursuing an Associate-level degree: $17.00 per hour
Student pursuing an Undergraduate-level degree: $24.20 per hour
Student pursing a Graduate-level degree: $36.40 per hour
Student pursuing a Doctorate-level degree: $40.30 per hour
Full time
Intern (Trainee)
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