What are the responsibilities and job description for the Productivity Intern position at Wacker Chemical Corporation USA?
Do you want to take responsibility and make a difference with your work? With your expertise, we can achieve great goals together. We are WACKER - Reliable. Determined. Ambitious. As one of the world's most research-intensive chemical companies, we've been making countless products that are an integral part of your everyday life possible for over 100 years. From vegan food to resource-efficient buildings to solar cells, we develop sustainable solutions that change the future.
To strengthen our team in Adrian,
we are looking for you as a(n) Productivity Intern.
Our world needs ideas! As one of the world’s most research-intensive chemical companies, we have been developing leading solutions for numerous sectors – from construction to photovoltaics and cosmetics to rubber –for over 100 years. We have a global presence with production sites on three continents and 14,500 employees from 70 nations.
WACKER North America is looking for several highly motivated college students for our 12-week summer internship program at our Manufacturing Site in Adrian, MI.
As Wacker moves forward, a multitude of projects center around accommodating the loss of workforce (FTE) hours, maximizing efficiency, upgrading legacy practices to meet today's needs, and more. Digitalization accelerates information flow, increases the power of analytics and automates much of the execution, which greatly condenses the decision/execution time horizons, allowing strategic business decisions to be made in real-time, and the results to be visible and available almost immediately.
WACKER is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability. We are innovators, researchers, and pioneers and we believe that our individual differences are our collective strength. We foster an inclusive environment that promotes individuality, celebrates diversity, and builds cohesive teams. Together, we create exceptional value for our employees, our customers, and our communities by creating a culture of inclusion and equity that enables, empowers, and values our diverse contributions.
WACKER strives to reward its employees in a fair and equitable manner. Our Total Rewards Package considers employee wellbeing and is comprised of compensation, benefits, work-life balance, performance & recognition, and career development.
Reference Code: 28444
The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.
A minimum requirement for this US-based position is the ability to work legally in the United States on a permanent unrestricted basis. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for any type of US permanent residency (e.g., for a green card).
WACKER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
To strengthen our team in Adrian,
we are looking for you as a(n) Productivity Intern.
Our world needs ideas! As one of the world’s most research-intensive chemical companies, we have been developing leading solutions for numerous sectors – from construction to photovoltaics and cosmetics to rubber –for over 100 years. We have a global presence with production sites on three continents and 14,500 employees from 70 nations.
WACKER North America is looking for several highly motivated college students for our 12-week summer internship program at our Manufacturing Site in Adrian, MI.
As Wacker moves forward, a multitude of projects center around accommodating the loss of workforce (FTE) hours, maximizing efficiency, upgrading legacy practices to meet today's needs, and more. Digitalization accelerates information flow, increases the power of analytics and automates much of the execution, which greatly condenses the decision/execution time horizons, allowing strategic business decisions to be made in real-time, and the results to be visible and available almost immediately.
- Rollout digitalization and/or automation platforms to Adrian
- Sitewide 5s implementation
- Understanding Wacker's digital tools; Parsable, Tableau, Shiftbook, Pica, SAP
- Collect Adrian's needs (projects) for these tools
- Integrate and rollout solutions
- All departments have been made aware of digital tools
- All departments have received and overview of tools, i.e. what the benefits are, how each department can utilize the tools
- Programs (Parsable, Tableau) have been written to meet the needs of departments
- Currently a rising sophomore or higher and attending school to obtain a college degree in the field of Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
- Available full-time in person commitment (Monday through Friday) from May 19th through August 8th
- Ability to follow safety procedures
- Basic laboratory skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Excellent communication and analytical skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task
- Effective time-management abilities
- Ability to positively present our company
WACKER is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability. We are innovators, researchers, and pioneers and we believe that our individual differences are our collective strength. We foster an inclusive environment that promotes individuality, celebrates diversity, and builds cohesive teams. Together, we create exceptional value for our employees, our customers, and our communities by creating a culture of inclusion and equity that enables, empowers, and values our diverse contributions.
WACKER strives to reward its employees in a fair and equitable manner. Our Total Rewards Package considers employee wellbeing and is comprised of compensation, benefits, work-life balance, performance & recognition, and career development.
- Compensation and Incentive plans
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective day 1
- Paid Time Off in addition to personal days and holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Wellbeing fund
- Flexible hybrid work arrangements
- 401(k) with company match
- Education Assistance Program
- Career development and advancement opportunities
- Support for Community Involvement
Reference Code: 28444
The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.
A minimum requirement for this US-based position is the ability to work legally in the United States on a permanent unrestricted basis. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for any type of US permanent residency (e.g., for a green card).
WACKER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
