Job Description

This is for a 6-month full-time co-op from July to December 2020 located in Research Triangle Park, NC

This role is responsible for supporting the design and implementation of the BiOS Continuous Improvement program for the RTP site.  POSITION DESCRIPTION  This project will focus on the implementation of the Continuous Improvement phase of the BIOS effort at RTP and within the global team where appropriate.  The scope of the RTP CI effort involves 5 objectives: 

1. CI board creation and integration into the daily rhythm and schedule process (huddle meeting and SQDEC Boards), 
2. Creation and delivery of a standardized Problem-Solving curriculum  
3. Oversee the creation of an electronic CI dashboard 
4. A3 standardization for driving metrics improvement efforts  
5. Implementing the BIOS Maturity Assessment methodology for benchmarking and tracking a Lean implementation index

Key learning objectives for the student are first-hand experience supporting a manufacturing facility transforming into a LEAN facility. This involves details around cultural change, business practices and governance, and daily operational tools.  By working across all departments and global sites the student will learn strong project management skills, LEAN methodology, manufacturing operations, and ROI calculation and prioritization for CI efforts.  Student will be required to lead instructional sessions and work with people in both one on one and group sessions, remote and face to face.  

Deliverables from this project focus on a step change in organizational capabilities to identify, prioritize, execute and measure the impact of a formal continuous improvement program.  The student will work as part of a global team focusing on bringing best practices of CI to fruition. These outcomes need to meet the operational needs of the RTP manufacturing site while maintaining global standardization and alignment as much as possible.  These efforts must result in cultural shift towards CI, changes to daily operations, and quantitative practices to track and evaluate the CI program as well as individual CI efforts.  

Qualifications

To participate in the Biogen Co-op Program, students must meet the following eligibility criteria: 

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. 
• Grade point average of 3.2 or higher preferred 
• At least 18 years of age prior to the scheduled start date 
• Be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience and training of LEAN Manufacturing practices  
• Foundational knowledge of business financial calculations (creating business cases, ROI calculations, modest budget management, etc) 
• Understanding regulated manufacturing operations 
• Formal Project management training 
• Oral and written communication skills 
• working on cross departmental efforts and team members of all grade levels.   
• Student must be creative and work well with decision making authority

EDUCATION  Graduate level.  MBA or Industrial Engineering

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Relocation is NOT offered for this position.