Operational Excellence Intern

At Interpro Recycling, our strength starts with our people! As a team we collaborate to solve problems, contribute ideas and challenge each other to ensure growth and ultimately success for the business and our employees.

Job Description and Responsibilities

The Operational Excellence Intern will be work alongside our analyst and leads in assisting with developing and implementing the corporate operational excellence strategy at an Interpro Recycling Business Systems (EBS) deployed unit with a focus on employee engagement and cultural transformation. 

In this role the successful candidate will support all activities assigned to the program office at a deployed unit. Successful candidates for the Operational Excellence Intern role will bring strong attention to detail, interest in change management, and process improvement. As an intern, you will gain exposure to continuous improvement, plant operations and can interact with employees across a broad range within Interpro Recycling.

This internship will be approximately 3 months starting in late April/May, with the opportunity to extend based on workload, and will be onsite at our Thunder Bay, ON location:

• Assist with ideation sessions with cross-functional teams and track initiative progress and financial impact for unit
• Analyze data and monitor performance KPIs with units
• Identify and develop operational change activists while establishing a strong communication and engagement across unit
• Support of all other members of program office and execute activities provided by program office manager
• Help with training, coaching and mentoring sessions with shop personal
• Support all EBS activities within your assigned unit
• Working with site administrative support functions such Human Resources, Finance and Accounting, IT, to create a collaborative approach to EBS success

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Technology, or another closely related engineering disciplines will be considered
• Strong interest in manufacturing and management
• Prior internships will be helpful, but not required
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to multi-task while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge or experience with Lean tools or training is a plus, but not required
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to use analytical tools and strong understanding of statistics preferred

Compensation

• $25 – 28 dependent upon academic level

*Due to the nature of this position, the selected candidate will not be eligible for additional benefits and bonuses*

Our total compensation package includes amazing benefits!

• Competitive wages and bonus opportunities

• Family medical, dental, and prescription coverage at minimal employee cost

• Short and long-term disability programs

• Competitive retirement plans

• Employer-provided and Voluntary Life Insurance options

• Paid vacation and recognized statutory holidays

• Apprenticeship and career advancement within the company

• Tuition reimbursement

While we thank all those who apply, only those being actively considered for employment will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Orion Steel Group, L.L.C. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Orion Steel Group, L.L.C. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.

If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail [email protected] or call: (312) 533-3577. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

Join a team that manufactures excellence, drives success and builds careers!