Description:
This internship starts on January 3, 2023 and extends through Summer, 2023. It is a paid, 6-month internships at the Elkton, VA site utilizing a hybrid work situation. The internship will require working 15-20 hours per week during the Spring, 2023 semester and 40 hours per week during Summer 2023.
Responsibilities:
- Partner with Manufacturing and Support organizations to develop and maintain a sustainable lean manufacturing environment driven by an engaged workforce.
- Prioritize, align and integrate use of various tools & strategies to analyze and standardize process, material and information management in support of manufacturing value streams and effectively transfer required mindsets, behaviors and skills into the organization.
- Partner with the production teams on the shop floor to identify sources & eliminate issues and develop trust through standardized communication tools.
- Incorporate continuous improvement skills through the framework of Merck Production System, resulting in sustainability & realization of intended people and business benefit.
- Optimize existing processes to achieve improvements in process quality, yield and efficiency.
Application Instructions:
The application requires the following PDF documents, which you will submit with the application form.
- A letter of interest detailing the opportunity you are applying for, your relevant coursework and skills, what you hope to gain from the experience, and how it will help you achieve your short and long-term career goals.
- Professional resume detailing past work experience, especially anything relevant to this position.
- JMU Unofficial Transcript.
Application deadline: Monday October 31 at 5 pm.
Apply at the following link: https://jmu.questionpro.com/a/TakeSurvey?tt=fDD3RmSnJRYECHrPeIW9eQ%3D%3D
