Winter Co-Op Student: Continuous Improvement
- Halifax, NS, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
We are seeking a motivated and analytical Continuous Improvement Co-op Student to support improvement initiatives across the organization. This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience applying Lean, process improvement, inventory management and data analysis principles in a fast-paced warehouse and distribution environment.
The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for operational improvement, analyze processes, and help implement solutions that improve efficiency, quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.
Responsibilities
- Assist with identifying, documenting, and analyzing warehouse, inventory management, and operational processes to identify improvement opportunities.
- Collect and analyze data related to inventory accuracy, productivity, order fulfillment, material flow, and other key performance indicators.
- Support Lean and Continuous Improvement projects aimed at reducing waste, improving material flow, increasing efficiency, and optimizing warehouse operations.
- Participate in process mapping, workflow analysis, root cause investigations, and warehouse floor observations to understand current state processes.
- Assist with warehouse layout, space utilization, workplace organization (5S), and material handling improvement initiatives
- Enrolled in a post-secondary co-op program in:
- Engineering
- Business Administration
- Operations Management
- Industrial Engineering
- Supply Chain Management
- Data Analytics
- Or a related field
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently. Comfortable working in both office and warehouse environments and engaging directly with frontline employees to understand operational processes.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Analyze warehouse, inventory, and operational processes and performance data to identify opportunities for improvement. Support Lean projects and initiatives involving process analysis, root cause investigations, warehouse layout, space utilization, 5S, and material handling.
Requirements
Applicants must be enrolled in a post-secondary co-op program in a relevant field, such as engineering, business administration, operations management, supply chain management, or data analytics. They should have strong analytical, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Office, and be comfortable working in office and warehouse settings; security clearance and controlled goods approval are also required.
Skills
- Continuous Improvement
- Lean
- Process Improvement
- Inventory Management
- Data Analysis
- Analytical Problem-Solving
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Process Mapping
- Workflow Analysis
- Root Cause Analysis
- Warehouse Operations
- Material Flow
- 5S
- Communication
- Organization and Attention to Detail
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Categories
- Logistics
- Manufacturing
- Engineering
- Data & Analytics
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Continuous Improvement
- Lean
- Process Improvement
- Inventory Management
- Data Analysis
- Warehouse Operations
- Distribution
- Inventory Accuracy
- Productivity
- Order Fulfillment
- Material Flow
- Key Performance Indicators
- Waste Reduction
- Process Mapping
- Workflow Analysis
- Root Cause Investigation
- Warehouse Layout
- Space Utilization
- 5S
- Material Handling
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Security Clearance
- Controlled Goods Approval
- Supply Chain Management
- Industrial Engineering