Intern - Operations Excellence

Job Description - Intern (Operations Excellence) Job Title

Intern - Operations Excellence

Department: Operations Excellence

Reporting To: Head - Operations Excellence / Industrial Engineering

Internship Duration: 6 Months

Role Objective

To support the Operations Excellence team in driving productivity improvement, mechanization, automation, layout optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations. The intern will gain hands-on exposure to Industrial Engineering tools, Lean Manufacturing principles, and project execution while contributing to operational excellence projects.

Key Responsibilities 1. Process Improvement & Industrial Engineering

• Assist in conducting time studies, work studies, and motion studies.
• Identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvement opportunities.
• Support implementation of Lean Manufacturing tools and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Assist in identifying and eliminating Non-Value Added (NVA) activities.

Key Deliverables

• Process improvement opportunities identified
• Improved process flow and standardized work practices

2. Mechanization & Automation Projects

• Support execution of mechanization and automation projects across operations.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external vendors during project implementation.
• Assist in machine trials, validation, documentation, and performance tracking.
• Monitor project timelines and maintain implementation trackers.

Key Deliverables

• Timely project support
• Successful implementation tracking
• Automation project documentation

3. Layout Planning & Workflow Optimization

• Assist in preparing and updating shop-floor layouts using AutoCAD or equivalent software.
• Support workstation redesign to improve ergonomics and material flow.
• Participate in layout optimization activities for improved productivity and space utilization.
• Assist in material flow analysis and workstation balancing.

Key Deliverables

• Optimized layouts
• Improved workflow and space utilization
• Reduced material movement

4. Productivity & Capacity Improvement

• Collect and analyze production data.
• Prepare productivity reports and dashboards.
• Support capacity calculations and manpower utilization studies.
• Participate in bottleneck identification and capacity enhancement initiatives.

Key Deliverables

• Productivity improvement reports
• Capacity analysis support
• Performance dashboards

Desired Candidate Profile Education

• Final Year or Pre-final Year B.E./B.Tech or pursuing Masters in:
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Production Engineering
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Textile Engineering
  • Industrial & Production Engineering

Preferred Skills

• Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering concepts
• Knowledge of Time Study, Motion Study, Line Balancing, and Process Mapping
• AutoCAD (preferred)
• Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint
• Power BI (preferred)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work in a cross-functional environment
• Proactive learning attitude

Learning Outcomes

During the internship, the candidate will gain practical exposure to:

• Industrial Engineering practices
• Manufacturing process optimization
• Mechanization and Automation projects
• Shop-floor layout planning
• Lean Manufacturing implementation
• Continuous Improvement methodologies
• Project Management
• Cross-functional stakeholder management
• Data analysis and reporting
• Manufacturing Operations Excellence

Required Skills

automation Analytical Thinking Lean Manufacturing Attention to Detail Critical Thinking Problem Solving & Decision Making Business Process Analysis Data Analysis Business Process Optimization Process Improvement

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