What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lean Material Management Intern position at Ortho Clinical Diagnostics?
The Opportunity QuidelOrtho unites the strengths of two leading companies in in vitro diagnostics, creating a world-leading organization with expertise in immunoassay and molecular testing, clinical chemistry, and transfusion medicine. We are over 6,000 strong, operating in more than 130 countries, providing fast, accurate, and consistent testing where and when it's needed most - at home, in hospitals, labs, and clinics.
We prioritize our team members' happiness, inspiration, and engagement, striving to build meaningful connections that link employee happiness and business success. Our mission is to transform the power of diagnostics into a healthier future for all.
The Role We're seeking a Lean Materials Management Intern to contribute to our mission: Changing Lives, One Test at a Time. As an intern, you'll gain knowledge, develop skills, and contribute to key company projects and initiatives. You'll work closely with a mentor(s) on a guided project and collaborate with a dedicated team. This is a full-time (40 hours/week), paid internship for 12 weeks.
Responsibilities
The Individual Required:
The Work Environment No strenuous physical activity, though occasional light lifting of files and related materials is required. 30% of time in meetings, working with team, or talking on the phone, 70% of the time at the desk on computer, doing analytical work.
We prioritize our team members' happiness, inspiration, and engagement, striving to build meaningful connections that link employee happiness and business success. Our mission is to transform the power of diagnostics into a healthier future for all.
The Role We're seeking a Lean Materials Management Intern to contribute to our mission: Changing Lives, One Test at a Time. As an intern, you'll gain knowledge, develop skills, and contribute to key company projects and initiatives. You'll work closely with a mentor(s) on a guided project and collaborate with a dedicated team. This is a full-time (40 hours/week), paid internship for 12 weeks.
Responsibilities
- Develop a Material Management solution for manufacturing components
- Implement Materials Flow Lean tools (PFEP, Kanban, Min-Max)
- Implement a visual management system to maintain material replenishment strategies
- Develop Standard Work to sustain improvements
- Perform other work-related duties as assigned
The Individual Required:
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must be currently enrolled as a full-time student in a Bachelor's or Master's program in the Fall Semester 2024 at an accredited university or college
- Minimum GPA 3.0 or higher
- Able to start on either June 2nd or June 16th
- Ability to complete a consecutive 10-12 week internship
- Must have work authorization in the United States at the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment
- Industrial Engineering field of study
- Rising Junior or Senior at an accredited university or college
- Courses in supply chain, lean manufacturing, process flow
- Power BI or similar
The Work Environment No strenuous physical activity, though occasional light lifting of files and related materials is required. 30% of time in meetings, working with team, or talking on the phone, 70% of the time at the desk on computer, doing analytical work.
