About the role#
This position offers hands-on experience applying Lean, process improvement, inventory management, and data analysis principles. You will work with cross-functional teams to identify operational improvements and help implement solutions that increase efficiency, quality, safety, and customer satisfaction within a warehouse and distribution environment.
What you'll do#
- Document and analyze warehouse, inventory management, and operational processes to find improvement opportunities.
- Collect and analyze data regarding inventory accuracy, productivity, order fulfillment, material flow, and other key performance indicators.
- Support Lean and Continuous Improvement projects to reduce waste, improve material flow, and optimize warehouse operations.
- Perform process mapping, workflow analysis, root cause investigations, and warehouse floor observations.
- Assist with warehouse layout, space utilization, workplace organization (5S), and material handling improvement initiatives.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a post-secondary co-op program in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Data Analytics, or a related field.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently.
- Comfort working in both office and warehouse environments and engaging directly with frontline employees.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a personal security clearance and controlled goods approval. This requires that you have not resided outside of Canada for a period of six months or more within the last five years and involves police, employment, and personal reference checks.
Location & details#
- Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
- Term: Winter 2027
- Modality: On-site
- Type: Full-time, paid
About J.D. Irving, Limited
J.D. Irving, Limited is a family-owned company founded in 1882. It operates across Canada and the United States in sectors including forestry, shipbuilding, retail, and food processing. The company maintains head offices in Saint John and Moncton, New Brunswick. It employs over 10,000 people across its diverse business segments.
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