Year in Industry Placement: Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence Intern, 13 months

Eaton MEDC provides a range of world-class products and solutions for safety, security and telecommunications systems operating in harsh and hazardous environments. We are seeking a Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence Intern to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity to learn, develop and grow while also making a valuable contribution to our business. If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role then we want to hear from you.

What you'll do:

• Support the Eaton Continuous Improvement Framework (CIF) deployment (5S, visual controls, process standardization, leader standard work, Gemba walks, manning strategy, daily accountability, process checks and C.I. for everyone).
• Develop a knowledge of local C.I. Tools through training and Eaton University Courses.
• Support the C.I. Team to coach the site through C.I. Training & Events
• Develops skills using ELSS Tools, Kaizen and Lean Six Sigma Projects.
• Support the attainment of ELSS Assessment and ELSS Cost Savings objectives.
• Direct problem-solving activities and co-ordinate corrective action plans for production problems.
• Support the C.I. Team to plan, facilitate and support Business Process Improvement (BPI), Integrated Deck Building (IDB), and Rapid Improvement Events (RIE).
• Support the C.I. Team to coach other functions in root cause analysis and problem-solving tools / methods (A3, 8D, etc.)
• Support annual self-assessments completed at each Plant to include but not limited to ELSS and OpA, as well as formal assessments when required.
• Support the Team to coordinate Value Stream Mapping to identify opportunities for improvement and eliminate non-value-added activities at the Plant.
• Analyze and develop reports related to operational and ELSS functional requirements.
• Support the achievement of Plant Cost Out goals as established by Profit Plan.

Qualifications:

• Actively enrolled in a bachelor's degree or master's program in business, economics, management, or a related field.
• Have legal authorization to work in the United Kingdom without company sponsorship (we do not sponsor any type of visa for this internship) ready to start on 1st July 2025.
• Geographic flexibility to relocate within the UK for the duration of the internship.

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and planning skills with proven ability to lead change.
• Can effectively and comfortably speak to different levels of the organisation.
• Good IT skills, including proficiency in MS office, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams but also feel comfortable working with new software.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.