Continuous Improvement Specialist Intern (Industrial Engineering)

About JLG, an Oshkosh company

JLG began in 1969, when our founder, John L. Grove set out to resolve growing safety concerns in the construction industry. Since then we have been committed to understanding the challenges and delivering innovative solutions to the access market. We partner with customers to provide quality equipment, training opportunities and trusted support within the access industry. We are a global company, and our products—including mobile elevating work platforms, telehandlers, utility vehicles and accessories—can be found all over the world.

The Continuous Improvement Specialist intern position will work with the Manufacturing Excellence/Continuous Improvement team in McConnellsburg, PA.

YOUR IMPACT

• The CI Specialist Intern will assist with the following possible duties and responsibilities:

• Work with business leaders to identify key areas of focus and establish charters for improvement projects.
• Document current processes and analyze improvement opportunities using process mapping, performance assessments, voice of the customer, etc.
• Engage cross-functional team members in analyzing processes using Lean and/or Six Sigma principles and methodologies to identify root causes of the problem (process mapping, data analysis, waste walks, PFMEA, etc.)
• Develop recommendations for improvements and present justification to key stakeholders and leadership.
• Test solutions and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Establish control plans to sustain the improvements.
• Conduct training (as needed) on key process improvement principles for cross-functional team members.
• Areas of focus could be related to: capacity constraints, throughput, cycle time, TAKT time, line balancing, downtime/overall equipment effectiveness, process flow, labor requirements, waste reduction, quality/first pass yield, standard work, workplace organization

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Student working towards a bachelor’s degree in Industrial/ Manufacturing Engineering, Business Management with a focus on Lean/Six Sigma/ Operational Excellence principles and methods

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong teaming skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Visio)
• Experience in Problem Solving, Lean, Six Sigma, Operational Excellence

WORKING CONDITIONS

The following represents general working conditions for this office-based role. Specific conditions may vary depending on business needs and individual circumstances.

• This role is primarily performed in a professional office environment with standard lighting, ventilation, and temperature-controlled settings.
• Duties are largely sedentary, requiring extended periods of sitting and using a computer and telephone.
• Visual acuity to operate a computer and read documents is required, along with auditory ability to participate in virtual and in-person meetings.
• Occasional movement within the office environment is necessary, including walking short distances, standing, or reaching for files.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

Pay Range:

The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at [email protected].

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