Process Improvement Internship

Job Description

Process Improvement Intern

When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work. You’ll have the opportunity to grow and learn in a culture that empowers your development. We have created an inclusive, global environment that values the power of diverse talent, backgrounds, and experiences to drive speed, productivity, innovation, and growth.

Our internship program will give you a chance to get real world business experience and build your network before graduation. We are seeking an energetic, responsible intern to join our growing organization. In this position, you will be expected to learn the ins-and-outs of our daily routines and procedures. You will focus on learning how our organization runs, and can be expected to gain valuable insight that can further your interest in your chosen career field.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science. With revenues of $20 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our 130,000 employees the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world. The customers we serve fall within pharmaceutical and biotech companies, hospitals and clinical diagnostic labs, universities, research institutions and government agencies. Our products and services help accelerate the pace of scientific discovery, and solve challenges ranging from complex research to routine testing to field applications.

Summary of internship

The PPI Business System Specialist Internship position provides an opportunity for undergraduate students who are currently pursuing a business, engineering, chemistry, operations or similar degree to get hands on experience working in a fast-paced production operations environment. The PPI Business Systems Intern will contribute in the continuous improvement and the development of standards, best practices, and performance improvements. THE POSITION STARTS IN MAY, PAID WORKING 40 HOURS PER WEEK INTO AUGUST.

Essential functions

· Provide industrial/process engineering support related to improvement projects

· Support a variety of manufacturing operations activities and may be assigned to a variety of industrial/process engineering tasks throughout the department

· Provide feedback on additional opportunities for improvement

· Learn about continuous improvement in an operations environment through daily activities.

· Specific tasks will be tailored to the Continuous Improvement (PPI) interns’ experience level and abilities

· Support lean and problem solving fundamentals. including but not limited to, visual management/5S, value stream mapping, standard work, PPI-8Step, Kaizens, and project funnel coordination

· Work with the expanded team to further develop/promote/standardize the PPI Business System

· Participate in the financial quantification of saving for each project, data capture pre- and post- improvements, and reporting out on success criteria

· Promote the transformation of a reactive organizational culture to one that is more proactive, utilizing data driven decision-making, and giving priority to preventative actions

Skills and abilities

· Ability to work independently and as a member of a cross-functional team

· Willingness to learn, be mentored, and improve

· Exceptional customer focus

· Desire to guide others through process improvement activities

· Familiarity with data tooling (Excel, Power Bi, Visio, Mirro, Smartsheet)

· Willingness to be a strong Project Manager and driver of accountability

· Strong communicator

· Creativity and animation experience are a plus

Qualifications

· Students currently enrolled in classes leading to a degree in engineering, chemistry, business, operations or related field

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.