About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Operational Performance Analysis
- Trend operational data and losses across multiple IT systems to identify
areas of inefficiency and develop problem statements.
- Analyze packaging line performance and support root cause identification for
operational losses.
- Monitor key manufacturing metrics and identify opportunities to improve
efficiency and performance.
Continuous Improvement & Project Support
- Develop and execute improvement plans focused on increasing efficiency and
reducing operational costs during the co-op term.
- Partner with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to support
continuous improvement initiatives.
- Contribute to the development of near-term and long-term improvement plans
for packaging lines.
Capital Planning & Business Analysis
- Build business cases for future small-purchase capital projects.
- Evaluate potential projects by analyzing operational impact, costs, and
expected savings.
- Assist with project documentation, presentations, and implementation
planning.
Required Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline.
- Must continue to be enrolled in classes upon the completion of the co-op.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to interpret data and translate findings into actionable
recommendations.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Interest in manufacturing operations, process improvement, and engineering.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous co-op or internship experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Prior mechanical, industrial, or hands-on technical experience.
- Experience using Microsoft Excel for data analysis.
- Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.
What You'll Gain
- Exposure to Autonomous Maintenance principles, including Steps 1, 2, and 3,
and their role in improving equipment performance.
- Hands-on experience identifying operational losses and developing solutions
that improve manufacturing efficiency.
- An understanding of how engineering improvements translate into measurable
financial savings and business impact.
- Experience developing business cases and supporting capital project planning.
- Opportunities to collaborate with both hourly and salaried coworkers across
Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Leadership teams.
- Practical experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and
supporting real-world operational challenges.
- Development of data analysis, project management, communication, and
continuous improvement skills applicable to future engineering careers.
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