Manufacturing Transformation Co-Op
Bimbo Bakeries USA has some of America’s favorite bread and sweet baked goods brands (Entenmenn's cookies anyone?)
At BBU, we have a desire to innovate new and exciting products to delight our consumers. We also invest heavily in tomorrow's top talent.
This amazing Co-Op program is a 6 month, paid opportunity that affords students a remarkable experience to participate in fast-paced real world projects designed to further develop strategic project management, analytical problem solving, and managerial leadership skills.
You also won't be alone! Mentors will be designated to guide student collaborations and project work in each area.
Students will be exposed to a variety of functional areas such as engineering, operations, and production while earning college credits in various locations nationwide.
Responsibilities include the consistent collaboration with the Transformation team during the diagnostic, planning and implementation stages, while incorporating safety and quality/sanitation standards in a continuous improvement environment.
Successful candidate will be a results-oriented team player, have solid interpersonal skills, and a strong commitment. He/she will be challenged with controlling production costs and downtime, monitoring production and finished products, and communicating with associates.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform data analysis to identify opportunities for cost savings and waste reduction.
Conduct process studies to discover opportunities for increased line effectiveness.
Prepare statistical analysis of process capability to implement improved controls.
Provide assistance in design and execution of various projects (systems and floor).
Facilitate training for the supervisors.
Supports without hesitation General Plant Safety, Food Safety, Food Defense Initiatives and
Good Manufacturing Practices with an understanding that these are absolutes and are Priority #1.
Be part of a family: BBU employs more than 23,000 associates, operates over 60 plants coast-to- coast and distributes its products through more than 12,000 routes.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Food/Baking Science, Industrial, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering.
Must be willing to work various shifts in Operations and overtime as needed.
Must possess strong leadership, computer, and communication (verbal and written) skills.
Ability to analyze data.
The ability to help the transformation team throughout the bakery to achieve the goals.
Ability to multi-task and problem solve in a challenging environment.
Have you ever enjoyed:
A Thomas English muffin or bagel? An Entenmann’s cake or donut? A Ballpark hotdog?
If the answer is YES, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USA!
Bimbo Bakeries USA is part of the world’s largest baking company with operations in 22 countries. Bimbo Bakeries USA employs 21,000 associates across the U.S.
But our associates come to work for much more – the chance to feed their own lives through exciting work that offers the opportunity to make a real difference in their professional and personal lives every day.