Cummins Inc. · 4 months ago
Integrated Supply Chain Summer Internship Positions
500 Jackson Street, Columbus, IN, 47201, US
Internship
Onsite
InternCummins Inc. is a global leader in power solutions, and they are seeking Integrated Supply Chain Summer Interns to assist in various functions within their supply chain operations. Interns will be involved in manufacturing planning, logistics, purchasing, quality assurance, and facilities management to support efficiency and improvement initiatives.
Automotive
Responsibilities
Assists with the planning, design, purchase, and/or implementation of integrated manufacturing, assembly or fabrication processes in a manufacturing plant
Helps determine the manufacturing processes required to achieve manufacturing goals according to product specification
Works with engineering to identify problems with product and performance; may recommend solutions or enhancements
Assists with plans and designs methods to improve efficiency in production
Work to improve equipment availability and capability by utilizing continuous improvement tools and working cross functionally
Define manufacturing standard working methods
To plan and maintain daily Supply Chain operations in one or more functional areas such as materials, production, inventory, logistics, customer service, demand management or order fulfillment
Ensures internal and external customers' expectations and requirements are met
Develop planning system strategies to improve signals across the supply chain
Monitor and adjust parameters in the planning system
Use common processes tools, and information systems
Analyze and interpret Key Performance Indicators to identify areas for improvement and action plans
Execute the daily operational planning process within a specified functional area
Identify potential supply chain failures as part of the planning process and mitigate associated risks Work closely with stakeholders - internal and/or external to develop short-term, tactical improvements
Use the planning system to drive consistent planning signals across the supply chain
Participate in functional process improvement teams
Provides support for purchasing system strategy
Analyzes system to identify opportunities for improvement
Trains internal customers to use purchasing systems
Supports full flow of electronic sourcing process, including user training
Understands, maintains and improves category hierarchy
Implements and maintains purchasing catalogs through coordination with suppliers and sourcing managers
Participates in benchmarking and improving purchasing systems and processes
Analyzes e-sourcing and catalog usage and assists Corporate Indirect Purchasing (CIP) in meeting goals for utilization
Coordinates globally with all of CIP for e-sourcing and catalogs
Provides training, support, identifies issues and escalates to Purchasing Systems Analyst for all purchasing
Communicates with global help desk and purchase order administrators any applicable changes or issues
Coaches and trains peers, sourcing managers and suppliers globally on the use of applicable purchasing systems
Applies the principles of product quality planning, evaluation, and control in support of the manufacturing and installation operations of the organization
Responsible for applicable systems related to plant customer issues such as corrective action requests, supplier corrective action requests, nonconforming material reports, etc
Leads containment activities
Facilitates continuous improvement quality activities to reduce the potential for defects and ensures continual improvement in process and product design
Ensures products and process development meet quality standards
Identifies problems, prioritizes actions, leads or participates in Six Sigma projects
Participates in change management activities by verifying products and processes, developing key measures, and analyzing data for decision support
Conducts audits of processes and quality systems
Works with purchasing to improve the quality of purchased parts
Serve as a quality technical resource to other functional areas
Monitors the functioning of building systems including electrical, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Condition (HVAC), structural, mechanical, fire/life safety, etc
Leads project management and oversees contractors for moderately complex facilities renovation projects entailing mechanical, structural, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Condition (HVAC), electrical, production floor arrangement, etc
Documents repairs and maintenance completed
Advises technicians and line workers on basic repairs and maintenance requirements
Qualification
Required
Assists with the planning, design, purchase, and/or implementation of integrated manufacturing, assembly or fabrication processes in a manufacturing plant
Helps determine the manufacturing processes required to achieve manufacturing goals according to product specification
Works with engineering to identify problems with product and performance; may recommend solutions or enhancements
Assists with plans and designs methods to improve efficiency in production
Work to improve equipment availability and capability by utilizing continuous improvement tools and working cross functionally
Define manufacturing standard working methods
To plan and maintain daily Supply Chain operations in one or more functional areas such as materials, production, inventory, logistics, customer service, demand management or order fulfillment
Ensures internal and external customers' expectations and requirements are met
Develop planning system strategies to improve signals across the supply chain
Monitor and adjust parameters in the planning system
Use common processes tools, and information systems
Analyze and interpret Key Performance Indicators to identify areas for improvement and action plans
Execute the daily operational planning process within a specified functional area
Identify potential supply chain failures as part of the planning process and mitigate associated risks
Work closely with stakeholders - internal and/or external to develop short-term, tactical improvements
Use the planning system to drive consistent planning signals across the supply chain
Participate in functional process improvement teams
Provides support for purchasing system strategy
Analyzes system to identify opportunities for improvement
Trains internal customers to use purchasing systems
Supports full flow of electronic sourcing process, including user training
Understands, maintains and improves category hierarchy
Implements and maintains purchasing catalogs through coordination with suppliers and sourcing managers
Participates in benchmarking and improving purchasing systems and processes
Analyzes e-sourcing and catalog usage and assists Corporate Indirect Purchasing (CIP) in meeting goals for utilization
Coordinates globally with all of CIP for e-sourcing and catalogs
Provides training, support, identifies issues and escalates to Purchasing Systems Analyst for all purchasing
Communicates with global help desk and purchase order administrators any applicable changes or issues
Coaches and trains peers, sourcing managers and suppliers globally on the use of applicable purchasing systems
Applies the principles of product quality planning, evaluation, and control in support of the manufacturing and installation operations of the organization
Responsible for applicable systems related to plant customer issues such as corrective action requests, supplier corrective action requests, nonconforming material reports, etc
Leads containment activities
Facilitates continuous improvement quality activities to reduce the potential for defects and ensures continual improvement in process and product design
Ensures products and process development meet quality standards
Identifies problems, prioritizes actions, leads or participates in Six Sigma projects
Participates in change management activities by verifying products and processes, developing key measures, and analyzing data for decision support
Conducts audits of processes and quality systems
Works with purchasing to improve the quality of purchased parts
Serve as a quality technical resource to other functional areas
Monitors the functioning of building systems including electrical, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Condition (HVAC), structural, mechanical, fire/life safety, etc
Leads project management and oversees contractors for moderately complex facilities renovation projects entailing mechanical, structural, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Condition (HVAC), electrical, production floor arrangement, etc
Documents repairs and maintenance completed
Advises technicians and line workers on basic repairs and maintenance requirements
Company
Cummins Inc.
At Cummins, we empower everyone to grow their careers through meaningful work, building inclusive and equitable teams.
Founded in 1919
10001+ employees
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