It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
Assist in optimizing supply chain operations and enhancing efficiency through data analysis, process improvement, and collaborative efforts as a Logistics Engineering Co-Op.
This is a Full-Time Co-Op Internship with expected dates to run from August 17th-December 18th in our Durham, NC office.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Validate system data for time studies, historical data analysis and process review to determine validity of proposed process changes
- Analyze business/performance metrics and impacts across the site and develop BI tools to make analysis repeatable for less technical users
- Create and maintain dashboard measures to support senior management
- Identify barriers to performance and assist Leadership Team in identifying/analyzing root cause and effect and develop action plans to resolve
- Support all continuous improvement initiatives in Logistics with idea generation, leading improvement teams, idea gathering from floor workers, etc.
- Lead testing and validation of system enhancements
- Execute projects including layout redesign and material handling improvements
- Create/maintain procedures, guides, and process documentation
COMPETENCIES:
- Excellent data analysis skills through Excel and BI type tools
- Database / SQL knowledge
- Excellent organizational skills /detail oriented
- Exposure to analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving methods (Lean, Six Sigma, A3, etc.)
- Self-directed, task oriented, and flexible in fast-paced distribution environment
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
- Strong communication skills (written & verbal)
- Problem-solve and develop ideas and suggestions for process improvements.
- Ability to maintain and build effective relationships with cross-functional team
- Ability to stand up to 8-10 hours during shift
- Ability to lift up to 20 pounds periodically
DESIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Progressing toward a BS Industrial Systems Engineering or equivalent engineering experience
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!