Continuous Improvement Co-Op (May - December 2024) - Cedar Rapids, IA
Company: Ingredion
Location: Cedar Rapids
Posted on: September 12, 2023
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Job Description:
We are hiri ng a Continuous Improvement
Co-Op to learn from a mentor and gain valuable real-world
experience in issues that impact Ingredion business processes by
learning. In this role, you will support Lean Six Sigma (LSS)
manufacturing methodologies, as well as facilitating an operational
culture of Lean thinking. You will collaborate with LSS
Practitioners and Continuous Improvement teams to understand and
build interpersonal strengths.
As a Continuous Improvement
Co-Op , your responsibilities would include:
Supporting the facilitation of project selection workshop and
assisting with leading a CI projectManaging and updating plant CI
internal site, including the development of standard site templates
and instructions for site maintenanceWorking with internal
resources on the development and consolidation of the Lean Six
Sigma toolkit database for the siteParticipating in root cause
analysis that utilizes team problem-solving approach to resolve
issues identified in design or manufacturing, and supports
execution of corrective actionsLeading small Kaizen events,
workshops, and process improvement teams to help teams implement
improvements quicklyUtilizing data analysis tools to identify
improvement opportunities in different areasCollaborating across
business and functional units in the region to ensure alignment of
an improvement initiativeWorking as part of a technical group in a
multi-cultural and diverse work environment to accomplish a common
goal and assisting with idea generation workshops with operators
and management The Continuous Improvement
Co-Op
position is well suited for you if you are:
A leader with the capability and the ability to communicate
effectively with team members and with a variety of people at all
levels within the organizationAble to work with minimal
supervision, strong work ethic, attention to detail and
organizational skillsPassionate and innovative with a strong will
to succeed in any taskBold, creative, ambitious, with positive
thinking, and a willingness to help the team Qualified candidates
will have:
Progress towards a
Bachelor's
degree program in Chemical Engineering or related field with a
minimum GPA of at least 3.0/4.0Ability to work 40hrs per week
during the co-op termPC skills with word processing, database,
presentation, and spreadsheet experienceProven analytical
problem-solving skills and developed multi-tasking and time
management skillsA proven track record of leadership and strong
work ethic with precision and accuracy of workReliable
transportation required to get to and from facility each
work day To be eligible for consideration, candidates must:
Currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United
States. Ingredion does not intend to sponsor work visas with
respect to this position or to provide this position as OPT or
CPT.Be a currently enrolled student in a Bachelor's , Master's or
PhD
Degree Program. If currently enrolled in an undergrad status,
must
have completed at least two years of coursework with status as a
sophomore, junior or non-graduating senior.If you have completed
your degree, please consider other opportunities with Ingredion,
posted at ww.ingredion.com/careers.#wayup
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our
company. We do not discriminate
on the basis of
race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation,
age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Ingredion provides
accommodations
to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process.
If a job applicant requires
an accommodation
during the application process or through the selection process, we
will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant's
accommodation needs.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our
company.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age,
national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual
orientation, marital status, veteran status, military status, or
disability status. Relocation Available: Yes, Within Country
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