Continuous Improvement Intern

Description

Position at Lincoln Industries

Job Title: Continuous Improvement Intern

SUMMARY: Develop sustainable improvements through engagement of a team-based improvement approach utilizing continuous improvement tools. Work to support the identification, execution, and implementation of continuous improvement activities throughout the organization.

WAGE TYPE: Hourly

FLSA Exemption: Non-Exempt

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Build relationships across the organization that can be leveraged to implement improvements
• Coach people in lean methodology and continuous improvement mindset.
• Facilitate Lincoln Industries problem solving program including working with other departments/areas to complete projects and all corresponding documentation of the program.
• Manage and drive improvement projects identified by self or others and brought to the continuous improvement team.
• Support daily needs of the business identified through the Managing for Daily Improvement (MDI) process.
• Could potentially handle hazardous waste in containerizing, transporting, testing, or other assigned duties.
• Could potentially come in contact with hazardous chemicals.
• Environmental responsibility is our commitment to our communities.
• Proper disposal of waste such as recyclables, standard waste, hazardous waste, etc. is expected
• Any other tasks as required fulfilling Lincoln Industries' Beliefs and Drivers.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE:

• Reports to: Continuous Improvement Engineer

QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted for the expected levels of education and experience required.

Education and/or Experience:

Expected: Applicants must have at least a sophomore standing currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Engineering.

Communication Skills:

• Must be able to read, write and comprehend the English language.

Other Skills:

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must have strong technical capabilities.
• Must be able to communicate the status of current projects and responsibilities clearly and effectively.
• Candidates must be able to work both independently and in a team oriented environment.
• Must be a self-starter and able to ask questions to complete assignments on-time and with attention to detail.
• Candidates must be able to work a minimum of 16 hours per week with a flexible schedule.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Physical Requirements:

Job Category C - Low Labor Intensive Category

Must be able to perform physical functions equivalent to Category C.

Rarely

Occasionally

Frequently

Constant

0-25% of work activity

26 -50% of work activity

51 -75% of work activity

76 - 100% of work activity

Regular Exposure To Uncomfortable Conditions

X

Personal Protective Equipment Required

X

Frequent Indoor Work

X

Outdoor Work

X

Machine Interfacing

X

Computer Interfacing

X

Hot Weather

X

Cold Weather

X

High Humidity Indexes

X

Electrical Hazards

X

Dirty

X

Dusty

X

Steam

X

Fumes-Vapor

X

Noisy

X

Chemical Exposure

X

Toxic Chemicals

X

Fire Hazards

X

Potential Confined Work Space

X

Awkward or Minimized Work Space

X

Walking

X

Stooping

X

Bending

X

Sitting

X

Typing

X

Balancing

X

Reaching

X

Continuous Standing

X

Climbing (catwalk, steps, ladders, etc.)

X

Carrying

X

Lifting

X

Twisting

X

Turning

X

Pinching

X

Gripping

X

Vibration (including but not limited to)

• Hand Tools

X

• Polishing Lathes

• Equipment Usage

• Pipe Bending or Cutting Equipment

Squatting

X

Pushing

X

Pulling

X

Static Work

X

Pulling

X

Working at Waist-Shoulder Level

X

Working Above Shoulder Level

X

Working In High Far (Reach) Position

X

Working Below Shoulder Level

X

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

Training requirements as defined in the Learning Management System based on the role.

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