Continuous Improvement Intern

HDT Global
United States, Alabama, Tanner
Feb 11, 2025
Description Join the team that is a leader in engineering, designing and manufacturing of leading-edge military expeditionary products and rugged industrial/commercial products since 1937. The Continuous Improvement Intern will play a key role in enhancing manufacturing processes through the application of Lean methodologies. This role will focus on analyzing current workflows, identifying inefficiencies, and implementing improvements to operational performance. Essential Duties Actively participates with other members of the Operations team in implementing solutions that will have a direct impact on the organization and its success Leads projects aimed at improving the group's current operational challenges Analyzes available data to assist in decision making Works cross functionally with other groups to organize and implement sustainable processes to advance our day-to-day operations Learns and leverages lean tools to solve challenging problems including active interaction with shop floor team and manufacturing processes Completes assigned tasks on time and budget while meeting technical requirements Gathers and assembles data for CI and Plant Leadership Performs a wide variety of tasks to gain familiarity with the manufacturing, planning, supply chain, finance, and quality, staff, methods, programs and practices Projects and additional duties will be assigned throughout the assignment based on current business and manufacturing needs *Education/Experience/Other Skills & Abilities:* HS Diploma; Must be enrolled in an accredited Engineering or Business program Receives and follows directions Interacts professionally with teammates and colleagues Possesses basic oral and written communication skills Possesses quality orientation and high attention to detail Possesses strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with customers, vendors, employees and managers at all levels within the company Possesses strong computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in standard business software packages (e.g., Microsoft Office) This position requires access to, or use of export-controlled technical data or technology controlled by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Accordingly, applicants must be U.S. Persons or must be eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce. A U.S. Person is defined as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, or a person who is a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C.1324(b)(a)(3). Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for this role. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)