What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics & Operations Intern position at Genesis Products?
Description
SUMMARY
Genesis Products Summer Internship Program is a 12-week program that exposes our interns to the Manufacturing and Distribution industry and how Genesis operates within the industry to provide value to our customers. You will learn Genesis’s full business model by spending time with different teams throughout the organization such as our warehouse, operations, logistics, sales, marketing, purchasing, accounting/finance, and senior leadership teams. This position will report to the Logistics Manager where you will evaluate, recommend, and implement improvements within our distribution and logistics departments.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Skills & Qualifications
SUMMARY
Genesis Products Summer Internship Program is a 12-week program that exposes our interns to the Manufacturing and Distribution industry and how Genesis operates within the industry to provide value to our customers. You will learn Genesis’s full business model by spending time with different teams throughout the organization such as our warehouse, operations, logistics, sales, marketing, purchasing, accounting/finance, and senior leadership teams. This position will report to the Logistics Manager where you will evaluate, recommend, and implement improvements within our distribution and logistics departments.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Build an in-depth understanding of the Genesis organization, operations and processes, systems, and standards of practice.
- Partner with logistics team members to ensure timely delivery of finished goods and bulk to plants.
- Collaborate with warehouse operations, transportation, supply chain planning, and sales to ensure customers receive flawless order fulfillment and delivery
- Review daily traffic operations and make recommendations to resolve issues that influence on-time and safe movement of bulk and finished goods
- Performs continuous improvement activities using lean tools for cost reduction, quality improvement, improved efficiency, and improved material flow
- Data entry and system maintenance using basic Microsoft programs
- At the conclusion of your internship, you will be required to prepare and deliver a formal presentation of your project work and recommendations for change to your respective departments
Skills & Qualifications
- Rising seniors pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering (Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, or a related field)
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Performs successfully in a high change environment; Able to transition between tasks quickly and effectively
- Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced environment
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.
