Intern - Continuous Improvement

Description

Intern – Continuous Improvement

ABOUT GOLDEN STATE FOODS

Golden State Foods is a distinguished leader in the foodservice industry, offering an extensive array of products and services to a diverse clientele. Rooted in the values of quality service and integrity, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where employees can advance, innovate, and contribute to our ongoing success.

JOB SUMMARY : Assists with projects and initiatives that improve the service performance and cost position of targeted business activities. Contribute analytical skills, six sigma tools, lean processes and fresh ideas to projects and initiatives. Assist with the engagement of distribution center leaders as a champion of continuous improvement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Facilitate systematic problem solving, implementing solutions to solve root-cause problems.
• Assist with identifying integration issues with other projects / processes and coordinate the improvements with the appropriate project leader to accomplish project goals.
• Facilitate processes to identify and implement initiatives / projects that reduce costs and improve services to logistics customers.
• Provides feedback to the leadership team regarding opportunities in current SOPs and potential changes.
• Collects and monitors activities to assess trends and opportunities for each business unit (DC) and provide proactive recommendations.
• Identifies relevant technologies that can improve operations including, safety performance.
• Assist with establishing the measuring and tracking process for each initiative and project and provides timely reports to all stakeholders.
• Assists with developing synergies across all operations especially with systemwide initiatives.
• Learn and use lean tools and principles including value stream maps, kaizen events and 5-s reviews. Lead and / or facilitate continuous improvement kaizens at distribution centers. Prioritize kaizen and other tasks.

Education / Certification :

In pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university.