Job Description

COME RUN WITH SASQUATCH AS AN OPERATIONS INTERN DURING THE SUMMER OF 2020 in New Glarus, WI! As an operations intern, you will apply concepts learned in engineering classes to real world experience, develop an understanding of an Engineer's role in an industrial setting, and the general operations of a manufacturing facility. You will also expand your technical skills, with industrial equipment knowledge, pertinent computer hardware and software, and machine integration

Our goal is to place dynamic and driven students in our business to manage projects which support strategic goals, while learning about the real business world and gaining valuable hands-on experience. 

The operations intern is responsible for assisting with the successful completion of projects throughout their experience. Projects can be related to process improvements, mechanical or electrical equipment reliability issues, problem solving of production problems, process control data collection, or project engineering.

This position will work closely with all areas of the company; primarily Plant Operations, Continuous Improvement, Continuous Skill Development, Quality, Engineering, and R&D. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected of this position. This position requires exercising independent judgement to perform the responsibilities herein, and will be carried out in accordance with company policies and procedures. As the student gains increased knowledge and experience, he/she will become responsible for completing independent projects. 

Operations Inter responsibilities:

• Project improvement where you will work both independently and with other departments to identify and execute process and product improvement opportunities
• Work with Department management to learn and improve the overall management process 
• Maintain and communicate all data to department managers for problem identification, resolution, loss reporting
• Collect and provide analytics including productivity improvements, cost analysis, and capacity utilization
• Assist with process documentation
• Assist team with optimizing assembly flow and process to minimize
• Collection and reporting of metrics and trends routinely to the plant
• Assist with engineering opportunities to improve or reduce costs and enhance product consistency / quality
• Follow Lean Manufacturing Processes; team building, consistency in high quality, preventative maintenance, good work place conditions, productive work, etc.

 Measurable output:

• Intern will develop a final presentation on their experience highlighting project work, accomplishments, and insight on Jack Link’s as a company.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements: 

• Work towards Bachelor of Science degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management or Engineering related discipline. Depending on major should be familiar with Lean, Six Sigma, Automation design, Linear Programing, RfS, and Management tools 
• Strong statistical skills 
• Strong computer skills in particular Excel, Mini Tab and AutoCAD 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. 
• Comfortable in a fast paced, changing environment. 
• Must be able to communicate effectively with various manufacturing and corporate functional groups. 
• Must be flexible and able to work well in a team environment. 
• Strong project planning skills. 
• Excellent analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Junior or Senior Status in degree program. 
• Understand CAD drawings for packaging materials and machine tooling.   
• Experience with flexible film.

Additional Information

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Jack Link’s provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by federal, state or local law.

E-VERIFY: Jack Link’s is participant in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.  For information about the E-Verify program, please visit:  http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

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