About the role#
The Continuous Improvement Intern provides support to the Enterprise Continuous Improvement team. You will assist with process improvement initiatives, data analysis, and system optimization projects. This role is a fit for a student interested in problem-solving, working with data, and identifying ways to make business processes more efficient. You will gain exposure to continuous improvement methodologies and cross-functional collaboration while contributing to projects that drive operational excellence.
What you'll do#
- Analyze business processes to identify opportunities for increased efficiency, productivity, and standardization.
- Collect, organize, and analyze data to support improvement initiatives and measure project outcomes.
- Support the development and maintenance of dashboards, reports, and tools used to monitor key performance indicators.
- Partner with team members to document current-state and future-state workflows and procedures.
- Participate in projects and help track actions, timelines, and results.
- Assist with testing, validating, and improving data systems and reporting processes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather information, solve problems, and support implementation efforts.
What you'll need#
- Current college student pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related field.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and identify trends.
- Interest in data systems, reporting tools, business analytics, or process improvement methodologies.
- Experience with Microsoft Excel.
- Experience with Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or other data visualization and reporting tools is a plus.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work both independently and as part of a team.
Location & details#
- Location: Decatur, Illinois.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time.
- Compensation: $22.00 per hour plus overtime.
- Housing: A stipend of $1,500 to $3,000 is available depending on work and candidate location.
About Primient
Primient produces food and industrial ingredients from plant-based sources. The company operates in the food and beverage manufacturing sector. It focuses on sweeteners, acidulants, and industrial starches for various applications. Based in Schaumburg, Illinois, the company employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people. It was founded in 2022.
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