About the role#
The Continuous Improvement Intern supports maintenance and quality initiatives at the UPL manufacturing site in Kingstree, South Carolina. You will gain hands-on experience with SAP Plant Maintenance, preventive maintenance systems, and data management while working across different teams to complete project deliverables.
What you'll do#
- Assist with implementation and go-live preparation for the SAP PM module.
- Organize and categorize maintenance spare-parts information.
- Gather vendor specifications for preventive maintenance and identify missing data.
- Help build a standardized database for preventive maintenance that follows company guidance.
- Create training materials and help train maintenance and shop-floor employees.
- Write monthly project reports and provide progress updates.
- Collaborate with the Maintenance, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to finish project tasks.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a college program for Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or Data Analytics.
- Status as a rising sophomore, junior, or senior.
- Interest in manufacturing, maintenance, quality, or continuous improvement.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail when handling technical documents.
- Ability to communicate clearly and work with employees throughout the plant.
- Willingness to ask questions, learn new systems, and manage tasks with guidance.
- Prior SAP experience is helpful but not required.
Location & details#
- Location: Kingstree, South Carolina.
- This is an on-site, full-time, paid position.
- The term is rolling.
About UPL
UPL is a global provider of agriculture products and solutions. Founded in 1969, the company operates in more than 130 countries. It maintains a portfolio that includes seeds, crop protection, and post-harvest solutions. The organization employs over 10,000 people and generates annual revenue exceeding 5 billion dollars.
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