Continuous Improvement Intern
Date: Apr 28, 2025
Location: Angola, IN, US
Company: Tenneco
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Conduct time studies of Type I, II, & III work processes, summarize data, and make recommendations to reduce
process waste and variation.
• Plan and implement data-driven countermeasures.
• Collect data on material flow and utilize Plan for Every Part database to provide material replenishment routines.
• Maintain Visual Factory and Visual Management supplies to enable quick-response problem solving.
• Effectively communicate ideas, scheduling, and maintenance of plant Visual fitness.
• Work closely with Operations Manager, Maintenance Supervisor, EH&S Manager & Group/Team Leaders to apply
floor coating color standards.
• Ability and willingness to use hand/power tools to perform light maintenance work as it pertains to visual factory
projects.
• Actively participate in the reduction of changeover duration, focusing on the improvement of material, information,
and process flows.
• Use Kaizen to remove waste out of production processes through observation.
• Utilize P3 countermeasures to reduce process variation.
• Plan, Organize, Champion, & Complete major Visual Factory projects within the facility.
• Kaizen fabrication to enhance process reliability.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Design Engineering Technology Major – Prefer Junior status.
• Computer skills (Excel, Word, Email, AutoCAD)
• Good communication skills (written & oral) and strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to assist with new
employee orientation activities.
• Dependability, creativity, flexibility, and a positive attitude.
• Self-starter, motivator, and teamwork-builder with a strategic focus.
• Be an excellent finisher of assignments.
• Efficient organizational & analytical skills