Cbs Lean Specialist Intern

Company Description
Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2021, Continental generated sales of €33.8 billion and currently employs more than 190,000 people in 58 countries and markets. On October 8, 2021, the company celebrated its 150th anniversary. The Automotive group sector comprises technologies for passive safety, brake, chassis, motion and motion control systems. Innovative solutions for assisted and automated driving, display and operating technologies, as well as audio and camera solutions for the vehicle interior, are also part of the portfolio, as is intelligent information and communication technology for the mobility services of fleet operators and commercial vehicle manufacturers. Comprehensive activities relating to connectivity technologies, vehicle electronics and high-performance computers round off the range of products and services.
Join the New Braunfels, TX team for the exciting journey of a new facility start-up (Greenfield). The $110 million facility will manufacture Advanced Driver Assistance Systems for automated and assisted driving.
Job Description
Position Summary:
The purpose of this position is to help implement 5S and Lean Six Sigma principles throughout the factory. In this position you will have the opportunity to provide vision and support for 5S implementation; facilitate improvement efforts (5S, Kaizen, etc.). You will also contribute to problem solving efforts.
Responsibilities Include But Not Limited to:

• Develop effective training materials, tools, and resources.
• Prepare/install visual postings for 5S and improvements (signs, markings, etc.).
• Facilitate and participate in ongoing improvement projects involving 5S, Kaizen, Jishuken, etc.
• Coordinate with leadership to implement projects (5S, Kaizen, etc.).
• Develop an annual strategy for improvements and projects.
• Monitor 5S/improvement projects to mitigate any obstacles.
• Establishes metrics to monitor/sustain improvements (inspections, audits, etc.).
• Audit factory and office areas to ensure compliance/sustainment.
• Participate in problem solving throughout the factory/office to provide physical/visual solutions.
  Position Summary:
  The purpose of this position is to help implement 5S and Lean Six Sigma principles throughout the factory. In this position you will have the opportunity to provide vision and support for 5S implementation; facilitate improvement efforts (5S, Kaizen, etc.). You will also contribute to problem solving efforts.
  Responsibilities Include But Not Limited to:
• Develop effective training materials, tools, and resources.
• Prepare/install visual postings for 5S and improvements (signs, markings, etc.).
• Facilitate and participate in ongoing improvement projects involving 5S, Kaizen, Jishuken, etc.
• Coordinate with leadership to implement projects (5S, Kaizen, etc.).
• Develop an annual strategy for improvements and projects.
• Monitor 5S/improvement projects to mitigate any obstacles.
• Establishes metrics to monitor/sustain improvements (inspections, audits, etc.).
• Audit factory and office areas to ensure compliance/sustainment.
• Participate in problem solving throughout the factory/office to provide physical/visual solutions.

Qualifications
• Currently enrolled in an accredited University Degree Program
• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering or other related studies
• 3.0 overall GPA or higher
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening
• Continental is not able to pay relocation expenses for this opportunity
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
EEO-Statement:
EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to Careers@conti-na.com or contact US Recruiting at 248.393.5566. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.
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