C.H. Guenther · 1 hour ago
Manufacturing Continuous Improvement Intern (Prosperity, SC) - Pioneer Frozen Foods South Carolina
Prosperity, SC
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$17.58/hr - $27.33/hrC.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.
Food Production
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Benefits
Health and disability insurance
Retirement savings options
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance programs
Educational assistance
Parental leave
Paid time off
Company-paid holidays
Company
C.H. Guenther
San Antonio-headquartered C.H.
Founded in 1851
1001-5000 employees
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Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Rod Hepponstall
President – Chief Executive Officer – Board Member
Janelle Sykes
Chief Financial Officer
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