Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement Intern

Scheduled Hours: 9am-5pm

Essendant is a purpose-driven company that reaches beyond business goals to define its success within commerce today. We support our associates, customers and communities – our core values and guiding principles shape what we aspire to do. Integrity, Collaboration, Customer-Centric, Embrace and Drive Change are our core values that serve as the foundation of our pathway to success. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Giving Back, Associate Safety, and Accountability are our guiding principles that motivate us to focus on creating a safe and rewarding experience. Essendant is a leader in supporting the Supply Chain industry and has been in business for 100 years to deliver the best practices for our customers and associates. Join us at Essendant, the better way to commerce.

Core Internship Concepts:

• Work with Continuous Improvement team to review and develop fulfillment center work instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Assist in the development of training materials for alternative hiring initiative.
• Support LEAN Implementation through Tier 1 observations.
• Identify and observe daily warehouse job functions to enhance core process.
• Provide improvement opportunities using a combination of observations and data analysis through audits and engagement surveys.
• Recommend ways to simplify training of core fulfillment center function.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively across multiple levels in the organization.
• Comfortable working independently within a fulfillment center environment.

• Strong analytical, systems thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Education:

• Actively pursuing a four-year degree with an anticipated graduation date of May 2025 or sooner with a degree in Supply Chain or similar field.

Essendant drives to be inclusive and celebrates diversity by starting with our associates. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment. We strongly encourage candidates to apply for opportunities, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. At Essendant we are building an elevated community by creating a safe and supportive work environment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, including or based on age, race, color, disability, ancestry, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. People are what drives our company. We are one team with endless possibilities. We are Essendant.

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