The Operations Management internship is designed to give a student the hands-on exposure to day-to-day operations and assist with projects and research that bring in cost savings or revenue opportunities. Possible projects include:

• Safety Initiatives

• Productivity improvement

• Data Analysis

Essential Functions

• Coach and develop work teams which exhibit positive and proactive attitudes, personal accountability, and superior manufacturing quality as well as encouraging ownership of operations, products, and processes.
• Through employee involvement, the intern will assist in leading safety, quality, delivery, and cost initiatives, as well as continuing to encourage empowerment and to drive ITW principles.
• Maintain and improve the manufacturing environment to harmoniously respond to changing customer needs and demands through facilitating cell layout, processing plans and selecting equipment to simplify and focus manufacturing processes.
• Assist/support teams in the utilization of all available resources.
• Facilitate the effective use of all teamwork dynamics modules through practical application of concepts.
• Active leadership role in division Safety Committee and Employee Involvement program.
• Participate in committees/teams as required.
• Support team safety awareness.
• Oversee employee's time, attendance, and efficiency tracking.
• Complete reports and paperwork on critical information.