Packaging Continuous Improvement Intern

What we offer:

Group Summary:

Position Overview

The position will focus on continuous improvement projects in the area of packaging, supply chain and transportation.   The student will publish a newsletter, update the supplier directory, establish blanket pricing for returnable containers, build a matrix of packaging information to be used for cost savings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Cost Savings studies, newsletter development and publication, PFEP data collection, supplier site reviews and directory inclusion, Sustainability audits at plant locations

Qualifications:

• Some related experience preferred

Education / Experience

• High School Diploma
• Currently Attending a College or University

Special Knowledge / Skills:

• Proficient Computer knowledge and skills, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Professional Communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong technical and analytical competence in select areas of technology.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Word, Power Point)

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

• Normal amount of sitting or standing, average mobility to move around an office environment, able to conduct normal amount of work at a computer.
• Packaging continuous improvement projects for plants local to the Detroit area with most weeks being a 40 hour week.  Their primary location will be in the Tower Drive office with regular travel to local plants as needed.  Windsor is considered local so a passport or equivalent is preferred. Steel toed shoes will be necessary for trips to Canadian plants and some US plants.

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