Continuous Improvement Intern

Summary

As the Continuous Improvement Intern you will get exposure to manufacturing operations and understand how data is utilized to make insightful observations, determine efficiency trends as well as identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement. Through this internship, you will get hands-on experience on the manufacturing floor and the opportunity to enhance your real-life experiences by leading a project aimed at eliminating waste, streamlining operations, and ultimately making better products faster at lower cost. Through this internship, you will get hands-on experience on the manufacturing floor and the opportunity to enhance your real-life experiences through involvement in strategic and tactical projects.

We are looking for an ambitious, analytical and results driven person to join our team and improve our manufacturing facility.  We like to keep it simple. And to execute fast. Your ability to simplify will be highly appreciated, as will your ability to focus on results for the company and collaboratively work in a dynamic team environment. 

About this Internship
This is an on-site full-time (40 hours/week), paid internship that runs approximately 9 weeks (June-August) at our New Berlin/South Edmonston, NY manufacturing facility.
Eligible for subsidized housing & travel stipend. Additionally, as a student associate there will be activities and events intended to help you grow your network, develop your professional skills, and immerse yourself in our company culture.

Responsibilities

• Assist in data collection and ensuring accurate reporting of the site KPIs (such as OEE, Out of Product Time, etc.)  Develop systems to automate/analyze data as appropriate. 
• Participate in the site performance meetings and deploy actions as assigned.
• Perform root cause analysis and assist partners in applying techniques to identify root cause and implement successful corrective actions.
• Gain an understanding of engineering drawings, manufacturing methods, quality/GMP requirements.
• Lead and support projects to improve fill and packaging lines performance and reduce overall waste using CI methodological and statistical tools.  This may include stakeholder analysis, use case development, time studies, labor analyses, design of experiment and more. 
• Deliver weekly report out to Stakeholders, as well as, CI Director, Operations Director, Senior Leadership Team

Requirements

• Be in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in engineering, Food Science, Business or related field
• Strong MS Office skills (great command of Excel).  Experience with Minitab and other statistical software and SAP is a plus- but not required.
• Efficient use of time in prioritizing, organizing, and completing tasks within the established timeline.
• Ability to professionally communicate and work cooperatively with others both verbally and in writing.  The ability to simplify and communicate broadly at all levels is a must- as is the willingness to work with and train others. 
• Proactive, hands-on problem solver with a continuous improvement mindset
• Ambitious, analytical, results driven team player who is not easily thrown off their game and comfortable pushing back to create space for change.

About Us

Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. In short: making good food for all. In support of this mission, Chobani is a purpose-driven, people-first, food-and-wellness-focused company, and has been since its founding in 2005 by Hamdi Ulukaya, an immigrant to the U.S. The Company manufactures yogurt, oat milk, and creamers – Chobani yogurt is America's No.1 yogurt brand, made with natural ingredients without artificial preservatives. Following the 2023 acquisition of La Colombe, a leading coffee roaster with a shared commitment to quality, craftmanship and impact, the Company began selling cold-pressed espresso and lattes on tap at 32 cafes, as well as Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee beverages at retail.

Chobani uses food as a force for good in the world – putting humanity first in everything it does. The company’s philanthropic efforts prioritize giving back to its communities and beyond: working to eradicate child hunger, supporting immigrants, refugees and underrepresented people, honoring veterans, and protecting the planet. Chobani manufactures its products in New York, Idaho, Michigan and Australia, and its products are available throughout North America and distributed in Australia and other select markets.

For more information, please visit www.chobani.com and www.lacolombe.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Chobani is an equal opportunity employer. Chobani will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military and/or veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws.