Internship in Lean Manufacturing

Job description

3326142
Additional Cities

Birr
Career Level

Co-op/Intern
Relocation Assistance

No
Business

GE Power
Business Segment

Power Gas Power Systems
Function

Manufacturing
Country/Territory

Switzerland
Postal Code

5242
Role Summary/Purpose

We are looking for a Lean Production Intern in our Birr factory, reporting to the Lean Manager. In this role, he/she is responsible to drive the continuous improvement and Lean activities for the factory, in partnership with the Production Managers and their teams, leading production process simplification and transformation projects and initiatives.
Essential Responsibilities

• Consistent application of Lean strategies, tools and principles to drive continuous improvement in the Birr Factory
• Use VSM (Value Stream Map) to analyze, get focus and set priorities
• Inspire during the Execution of Kaizen Events and Lean AWO`s to observe, understand and evaluate improvement areas in the production processes
• Influencing, communicating and institutionalizing a culture of simplification and standardization
• Support lean deployment to drive production process lead-time and cost improvements
• Establish appropriate operating rhythms with key stake holders to communicate progress, and plan action workouts
Qualifications/Requirements

• Student of Bachelor/Masters degree in Engineering or equivalent technical discipline
• Excellent communication skills: Effective listening, written and oral communication in English
• German will be considered an advantage
Desired Characteristics

• Basic knowledge of Lean deployment tools
• Decision-making/problem solving skills: Think abstractly about problems, creative and innovative solutions
• Self-management skills: Efficient work habits, self-starting and well developed ethics
• Team player, creating a culture of collaboration positive and encouraging attitude, share ideas, able to effectively interface to multiple audiences
• Can do attitude and Solution Oriented mindset
About Us

GE (NYSE:GE) drives the world forward by tackling its biggest challenges. By combining world-class engineering with software and analytics, GE helps the world work more efficiently, reliably, and safely. GE people are global, diverse and dedicated, operating with the highest integrity and passion to fulfill GE’s mission and deliver for our customers. www.ge.com
Primary Country

Switzerland
Primary State/Province

Aargau
Primary City

Birr