Operations Management Trainee Intern

Description
EJ has an immediate opening for a 2024 Summer Operations Management Trainee Intern.
About EJ: We are the leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of access solutions for water, sewer, drainage, telecommunications, and utility networks. EJ is a family-owned company with corporate headquarters located in East Jordan, Michigan, where the company was founded in 1883. Globally, we employ over 2,500 people, have operations in 13 countries and sell our products in over 100 countries. We are looking to reinforce our market leadership and are seeking dedicated employees to join our team in the quest of our vision.
The core strength of our business is our dedicated employees. Employees who embrace our values, understand the importance of relationships, and strive for excellence. Our values, which have been passed down for generations, are the essence of our company's identity and our guide for making decisions. Core values at EJ include safety and security, honesty and integrity, environmental responsibility, respect for others, quality and excellence, and social responsibility. We are seeking high-performing individuals who are interested in contributing their talents to an innovative and growing company.
Location: Ardmore, Oklahoma
SUMMARY
The Operations Management Trainee Intern will be a valued member of our team and provide support by participating in projects and activities organized by the Manufacturing Manager.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Production planning and execution throughout the foundry process. (based on experience.)
  
  • Learn integral core foundry functions: pattern, melt, mold, finishing, quality, and maintenance. Gain hands-on knowledge of lean manufacturing initiatives, Six Sigma, 5-S, and continuous improvement methodology.
• Collaborate with supervision to contribute to employee safety, communications, and foundry management.
  
  • Attend safety and management meetings; supervisor and employee touchpoints; assist and engage in employee communications.
• Complete projects and activities assigned to be able to direct, lead, and grow in Operations Management. Examples include but are not limited to conducting start up and/or safety meetings, time and attendance, and production reporting.
• Promotes the culture, the mission and vision, and the core values of the company. This includes adherence to and promotion of the company safety beliefs, employee engagement, competencies, code of conduct, and other policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Junior or Senior pursuing a bachelor's degree in a related field from a four-year college or university.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment may be loud.