Operations Intern
Appleton, WI 
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Posted 30 months ago
Position No Longer Available
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Job/Internship Description
Company Description

Miller is about building things that matter. We lead the welding industry in building advanced, solution-focused products and meeting crucial needs for welding safety and health. We're about the partnership and the work.

Our products are designed with our users for manufacturing, fabrication, construction, aviation, motorsports, education, agriculture and marine applications. Miller Electric Mfg. LLC, is headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, and wholly owned by Illinois Tool Works (NYSE: ITW). The company maintains its industry leadership by setting the standard for reliability, quality and responsiveness.

Our tagline, "The Power of Blue," is inspired by the blue color of Miller equipment. This company began with an innovation that responded to customer needs, growing from a one-man operation in 1929, to the world's largest manufacturer of arc welding products. Miller keeps the tradition alive by focusing on its top priority: people.

Job Description

The Operations Management internship is designed to give a student the hands-on exposure to day-to-day operations and assist with projects and research that bring in cost savings or revenue opportunities. Possible projects include:
  • Safety Initiatives
  • Productivity improvement
  • Data Analysis
Essential Functions
  • Coach and develop work teams which exhibit positive and proactive attitudes, personal accountability, and superior manufacturing quality as well as encouraging ownership of operations, products, and processes.
  • Through employee involvement, the intern will assist in leading safety, quality, delivery, and cost initiatives, as well as continuing to encourage empowerment and to drive ITW principles.
  • Maintain and improve the manufacturing environment to harmoniously respond to changing customer needs and demands through facilitating cell layout, processing plans and selecting equipment to simplify and focus manufacturing processes.
  • Assist/support teams in the utilization of all available resources.
  • Facilitate the effective use of all teamwork dynamics modules through practical application of concepts.
  • Active leadership role in division Safety Committee and Employee Involvement program.
  • Participate in committees/teams as required.
  • Support team safety awareness.
  • Oversee employee's time, attendance, and efficiency tracking.
  • Complete reports and paperwork on critical information.
Qualifications
  • At least Sophomore year of college majoring in Business or Operations.
  • Possess strong leadership, data analytics, organizational, interpersonal, and written and oral communication skills.
  • Self-directed, results-oriented and customer focused.
  • Maintain confidentiality while supporting employee relations concerns.
Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

 

Position No Longer Available
Position Summary
Company
ITW
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Type
Full Time
Period of Employment
Open
Type of Compensation
Paid
College Credits Earned
No
Tuition Assistance
No
Required Student Status
Open
Preferred Majors
Other
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