Operational Excellence (OPEX) Intern
Cartago, Cartago Province, Costa RicaRemoteContract
AI Summary
Supports continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives in manufacturing operations, assisting with data collection, time studies, process analysis, and identifying waste reduction opportunities.
About this role
INTERNSHIP SCOPE
We’re looking for an OPEX Intern to support continuous improvement initiatives within our manufacturing operations. This is a hands-on opportunity to apply academic knowledge, learn process improvement methodologies, and gain experience working with cross-functional teams.
EXPOSURE TO THE FOLLOWING RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives.
- Assist with data collection, time studies, and process analysis.
- Help identify waste and improvement opportunities within manufacturing processes.
- Gain practical exposure to DMAIC/PDCA and tools such as Project Charter, Ishikawa, Process Mapping, and Value Stream Mapping.
- Collaborate with different functional teams to support improvement projects.
Requirements
- Student in Industrial Engineering, Industrial Production, Materials Engineering, Process Engineering, or related fields.
- Basic knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement.
- Basic knowledge of AutoCAD.
- Proactive, curious, and eager to learn in a hands-on environment.
- English B1–B2 is a plus.
- Availability to work onsite
Benefits
Interns will receive a subsidy package to support expenses such as transportantion, meals, equipment among others.
Skills
AutoCADContinuous ImprovementDMAICIshikawaLean ManufacturingPDCAProcess MappingProject CharterTime StudiesValue Stream Mapping
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