About the role#
As a Continuous Improvement intern, you will work within our supply chain department at the Northlake, Illinois facility. This role focuses on analyzing how we move finished goods across our distribution and warehouse network. You will help identify ways to improve our time to market while gaining exposure to project management and operational strategy.
What you'll do#
- Analyze the flow of materials and products across our multi-building warehouse network to find inefficiencies.
- Use data analytics to evaluate inventory placement and suggest ways to optimize storage.
- Partner with operations teams to observe daily workflows, identify bottlenecks, and recommend process improvements.
- Participate in project management activities, including planning, vendor coordination, and sourcing initiatives.
- Collaborate with supply chain and logistics teams to improve material movement and storage utilization.
- Collect and analyze operational data to support decision-making.
- Complete a project from start to finish and present your findings to your team, department, and senior leadership.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a full-time undergraduate program in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to use advanced tools for data analysis.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Capacity to work cross-functionally and adapt to changing requirements.
- Must be work authorized in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Northlake, Illinois.
- Term: Summer 2027 (June 7 - August 13).
- Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $31.00 per hour plus a $2,500 sign-on bonus paid within the first 30 days.
About Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.
Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. is a beverage company based in Burlington, Massachusetts. It manages a portfolio of over 125 brands including soft drinks, coffee, tea, and juice. The company operates a sales and distribution network that supplies hot and cold beverages to retail locations across North America. It also maintains a corporate responsibility platform called Drink Well. Do Good. to address supply chain and packaging sustainability.
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