Steelcase
2025 Materials Management Operations Summer Intern - Grand Rapids, MI
Steelcase, Kentwood, Michigan, United States,
General Information
Country:
USAState:
MichiganCity:
KentwoodOffice Location:
4380 52nd street - - - - -Date posted:
04-Sep-2024Business Function:
Manufacturing/OperationsPosition Type:
InternDescription
We are hiring a 2025 Materials Management Operations Summer Intern for the summer of 2025. These interns will be fully immersed in the materials management side of manufacturing and operations. The interns will own projects to drive continuous improvement while also learning first-hand the day to day operations involved in scheduling, material planning, warehousing, inventory control, customer disruption management, supply chain management, logistics, etc. These individuals will contribute to Steelcase operations while applying academic learning in REAL LIFE situations and enhance their resumes.What You Will Be Doing:Driving continuous improvement in the manufacturing plants through owning various materials management projects.Learning in depth how materials flow through manufacturing, and the processes to successfully manage.Shadowing material planners, MPO/MRO planners, Production Schedule Coordinators, CASE analysts and Dashboard managers to gain detailed understanding of day to day operations.Shadowing and networking with Steelcase teams outside of manufacturing (Supply Management, Logistics, Order Fulfillment, etc.) to gain deeper knowledge of Steelcase operations.Attending internship events and networking with fellow interns and Steelcase employees.Your Future Team:You will be a member of the Planning and Scheduling team in the Kentwood West manufacturing plant. Our focus is to ensure manufacturing is supplied with the necessary materials to run production, while also setting the most efficient manufacturing schedules to follow. While doing so, our team drives continuous improvement initiatives and cost savings analyses.Who You Are:Required Skills and CompetenciesCurrently pursuing a degree focused in Supply Chain Management, Materials Management, Logistics, Business/Operations Management, or related fieldInterest in a HANDS ON learning experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environmentBasic proficiency with computers, including Microsoft OfficeStrong interpersonal and communication skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to articulate clearlyReliable transportation, many of our sites do not have public transportation availableAvailable to be in the office/plant daily - this is not a work from home opportunityPreferred Skills and CompetenciesTechnical documentation and organizational skillsExperience working a team-based environmentLeadership experience inside and/or outside the classroomDemonstrated creative problem solving and proactive learningKnowledge of materials management software and tools (SAP, Tableau, Smartsheet, etc.), or willingness to learn these tools.Continuous improvement and growth mindsetWhy People choose to Work with Us:
At Steelcase, we put people at the center of everything we do. We understand the role of work and believe that it can bring meaning and purpose to the lives of our customers and our employees. We prioritize supporting our employees both in and out of work, in all aspects of their lives. When we bring our talents together, we make a positive lasting impact through our work and communities.As a Steelcase intern, you will gain real-world, hands-on experience and be treated as an equal member of the team from day one. You will be welcomed into a family network that extends beyond your business function into an interdisciplinary network of experts in their fields.Who We Are:Steelcase is a global design and thought leader in the world of work. Along with our expansive community of brands, we design and manufacture innovative furnishings and solutions to help people do their best work in the many places where work happens.What Matters to Us:More than qualifications, we're looking for talent and potential. We are proud to have a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we're always looking to improve our global community. We value applicants who are comfortable interacting with people different from themselves, building mutual respect and positive relationships. We invite people from all backgrounds and genders to apply. If we can make the application process easier through accommodation, please email us at myhr@steelcase.com.Steelcase provides employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, genetic information, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or veteran status and bases all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. We are proud to be recognized for our inclusive workforce by the Corporate Equality Index for the past nine years.If you're interested in Steelcase, but this isn't the right time or role, join our Talent Community to be updated on future openings in your area(s) of expertise.
Country:
USAState:
MichiganCity:
KentwoodOffice Location:
4380 52nd street - - - - -Date posted:
04-Sep-2024Business Function:
Manufacturing/OperationsPosition Type:
InternDescription
We are hiring a 2025 Materials Management Operations Summer Intern for the summer of 2025. These interns will be fully immersed in the materials management side of manufacturing and operations. The interns will own projects to drive continuous improvement while also learning first-hand the day to day operations involved in scheduling, material planning, warehousing, inventory control, customer disruption management, supply chain management, logistics, etc. These individuals will contribute to Steelcase operations while applying academic learning in REAL LIFE situations and enhance their resumes.What You Will Be Doing:Driving continuous improvement in the manufacturing plants through owning various materials management projects.Learning in depth how materials flow through manufacturing, and the processes to successfully manage.Shadowing material planners, MPO/MRO planners, Production Schedule Coordinators, CASE analysts and Dashboard managers to gain detailed understanding of day to day operations.Shadowing and networking with Steelcase teams outside of manufacturing (Supply Management, Logistics, Order Fulfillment, etc.) to gain deeper knowledge of Steelcase operations.Attending internship events and networking with fellow interns and Steelcase employees.Your Future Team:You will be a member of the Planning and Scheduling team in the Kentwood West manufacturing plant. Our focus is to ensure manufacturing is supplied with the necessary materials to run production, while also setting the most efficient manufacturing schedules to follow. While doing so, our team drives continuous improvement initiatives and cost savings analyses.Who You Are:Required Skills and CompetenciesCurrently pursuing a degree focused in Supply Chain Management, Materials Management, Logistics, Business/Operations Management, or related fieldInterest in a HANDS ON learning experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environmentBasic proficiency with computers, including Microsoft OfficeStrong interpersonal and communication skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to articulate clearlyReliable transportation, many of our sites do not have public transportation availableAvailable to be in the office/plant daily - this is not a work from home opportunityPreferred Skills and CompetenciesTechnical documentation and organizational skillsExperience working a team-based environmentLeadership experience inside and/or outside the classroomDemonstrated creative problem solving and proactive learningKnowledge of materials management software and tools (SAP, Tableau, Smartsheet, etc.), or willingness to learn these tools.Continuous improvement and growth mindsetWhy People choose to Work with Us:
At Steelcase, we put people at the center of everything we do. We understand the role of work and believe that it can bring meaning and purpose to the lives of our customers and our employees. We prioritize supporting our employees both in and out of work, in all aspects of their lives. When we bring our talents together, we make a positive lasting impact through our work and communities.As a Steelcase intern, you will gain real-world, hands-on experience and be treated as an equal member of the team from day one. You will be welcomed into a family network that extends beyond your business function into an interdisciplinary network of experts in their fields.Who We Are:Steelcase is a global design and thought leader in the world of work. Along with our expansive community of brands, we design and manufacture innovative furnishings and solutions to help people do their best work in the many places where work happens.What Matters to Us:More than qualifications, we're looking for talent and potential. We are proud to have a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we're always looking to improve our global community. We value applicants who are comfortable interacting with people different from themselves, building mutual respect and positive relationships. We invite people from all backgrounds and genders to apply. If we can make the application process easier through accommodation, please email us at myhr@steelcase.com.Steelcase provides employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, genetic information, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or veteran status and bases all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. We are proud to be recognized for our inclusive workforce by the Corporate Equality Index for the past nine years.If you're interested in Steelcase, but this isn't the right time or role, join our Talent Community to be updated on future openings in your area(s) of expertise.