Manufacturing Operations Intern

Manufacturing Operations/Continuous Improvement Intern

Scot Forge Company is looking to hire an Operations/Continuous Improvement Intern for the Summer of 2024 at the corporate facility in Spring Grove, IL. An operations/continuous improvement internship at Scot Forge will provide a variety of experiences and exposure to the manufacturing management and continuous improvement profession. This intern will be supporting the operations team through their daily tasks and projects.

This Program Offers:

• Paid Compensation
• Professional Career Development and Mentoring
• Real World Problem Solving
• Meaningful Project Work
• Collaborative Work Environment

Anticipated Projects include:

• Collaborating with the Plant Management and Supervisors on identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives throughout the manufacturing floor.
• Participate in and support shop floor projects focused on enhancing productivity, reducing waste, and optimizing processes.
• Join daily walks and meetings to observe operations and help identify areas for improvement.
• Assist in driving 5S activities, including organizing and participating in 5S events within the shop.
• Support Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Daily Collaboration Meeting (DCM) activities to help maintain equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
• Help track and act on identified action items to support operational goals.
• Assist in conducting root cause analysis to identify and resolve issues affecting quality and productivity.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data to contribute to informed decision-making and improvement actions.
• Support compliance with safety regulations and standards while learning about process improvement.

Qualifications:

Required Skills

• Minimum Sophomore standing in pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related field.
• Independent worker with strong self-management and problem-solving skills, who can demonstrate learning agility in Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, and Process Optimization initiatives.
• Knowledge of SolidWorks or other CAD/CAM software.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques, including 5S and Kaizen, preferred.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Skills

• Certifications in Lean Manufacturing Techniques, Project Management, Root Cause Analysis, and/or Safety Compliance
• Effective collaborator with strong communication skills
• Knowledge of a wide variety of manufacturing processes.
• Previous exposure to CNC machining or machinery
• Geometrical Tolerance specification/application knowledge.

Additional Requirements

• Must be authorized to work anywhere in the U.S. without sponsorship
• Must be able to pass a 90 day head hair drug test today.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer: M/F/Disabled/Vets encouraged to apply.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.