Intern: Continuous Improvement (Spring 2021)

Job description

Auto req ID

105451BR
Entity

Group Trucks Operations
Position Description

Service Market Logistics North America is part of Volvo Group Trucks Operations (GTO) and has approximately 1000 employees in more than 20 locations within the region. Our job is to design, handle, and optimize the supply chain for all Volvo Group brands. The scope for Service Market Logistics (SML) includes making sure material is delivered to the production facilities, packaging is available, vehicles are distributed to the dealers, and that management of material, warehouses and distribution ensures the availability of parts everywhere in the world. We make sure all logistics services are delivered with world class operational excellence.

Position Description
The Continuous Improvement Position will be responsible for working with the Jacksonville Regional Distribution Center, to support improvement in our local Productivity Indicators: Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Environment and People.

The internship role provides students with the opportunity to apply academic knowledge and skills in a professional environment, and to support/promote the student's career goals through contact with professionals in their field of study. The internship experience enables students to participate in professional activities for Volvo Group Trucks by working on important and innovative projects. Internships are structured learning experiences where interns/coops and our full time professionals work together on projects within their selected organization. The internship allows students to integrate knowledge and skills in a manner that is mutually beneficial to the student and Volvo Group Trucks.

Responsibilities
The intern will be tasked with working closely with local management to create new or improved ways of working to better service our customer base. A heavy emphasis will be placed on improving the overall quality within the RDC in regards to inventory accuracy and completed dealer orders.
·  Weekly Writing Assignments: Brief written summaries of the learning experiences and project updates may be required
·  Project Presentations: You will be required to deliver presentations to peers, management, and senior leaders within the organization
·  Mentor Feedback: Throughout the entire experience, the mentor will provide verbal and written feedback on performance
·  At the end of the semester, each intern/co-op will be given a formal written evaluation based on their work performance Education and Program Requirements
·  Applicant must be currently enrolled and pursuing a degree in Business, Engineering or related degree at an accredited school and have completed 30 semester hours of undergraduate studies prior to the start of the internship.
·  Interns work less than 30 hours per week
·  Must be enrolled in academic courses as a full-time student
·  Must be in good academic standing with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0/4.0
·  Strong communication skills
·  Proficiency with MS Office
·  Proficiency in English for reporting and presentations Competencies and Knowledge Areas
·  Ability to work independently; follow task to completion without direct oversight
·  Action-oriented
·  Integrity and Trust
·  Perseverance
·  Presentation skills

Country

United States
Position Title

Intern: Continuous Improvement (Spring 2021)
City/Town

Greensboro
Functional Area

Logistics
About us

The Volvo Group drives prosperity through transport solutions, offering trucks, buses, construction equipment, power solutions for marine and industrial applications, financing and services that increase our customers' uptime and productivity. Founded in 1927, the Volvo Group is committed to shaping the future landscape of sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions. Countless career opportunities are offered across the group's leading brands - Volvo, Volvo Penta, UD Trucks, Terex Trucks, SDLG, Renault Trucks, Prevost, Nova Bus, Mack, Eicher, Dongfeng Trucks and Arquus.

Volvo Group Trucks Operations encompasses all production of the Group's engines and transmissions, as well as all production of Volvo, Renault and Mack trucks. The organization is responsible for spare parts supplies to the Group's customers as well as for designing, operating and optimizing logistics and supply chain for all brands, production facilities and distribution centers where the Volvo Group operates. In Volvo Group Trucks Operations you will be part of a diverse team of highly skilled professionals who work with passion, trust and embrace change to stay ahead. We make our customers win.

Employment/Assignment Type

Internship/Trainee/Co-op
Last application date

16-Oct-2020
State / Province

North Carolina
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