• Job Description

  Req#: 96329

  Continuous Improvement Intern (Taylorville)

  Who We Are Looking For

  The Continuous Improvement Intern will be tasked with the responsibility of improving material delivery and assembly processes utilizing AGCO Production System principles to maximize efficiency.

  This is a paid, full-time internship during the summer of 2024 at AGCO Grain and Protein Taylorville, Illinois facility. Housing is provided for students who reside more than fifty miles from Taylorville. Students are required to work forty hours per week on-site at our office in Taylorville from May through August, 2024.

  What You Will Do

  • Work directly with Continuous Improvement Manager, Operations Team, and other plant functional leaders to coordinate and assist with improvement initiatives resulting in quality, throughput, cost, and profit opportunities.
  • Collaborate with the Continuous Improvement team in the development of projects and implementing changes where the project relates to:
    • 5S
    • Visual Management Improvements
    • Processing waste identification and remediation
    • Preparing and/or writing work instructions for manufacturing processes
    • Custom fixture design, build, and implementation
  • Participate and lead Kaizen events for continuous improvement opportunities
  • Provide support for various problem-solving activities
  • Develop and implement mechanisms to share best practices and lessons learned
  • Follow and maintain all plant safety guidelines
  • Collaborate with other business teams as needed on various projects.

  What You Will Bring

  • Currently pursuing a college undergraduate or graduate degree in manufacturing, science, or engineering
  • Strong interpersonal skills and decision-making abilities
  • Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
  • Effective and professional communication and organization skills
  • High level of self-motivation and personal accountability and works with a strong sense of urgency

  A Plus If You Have

  • Proficiency in statistical analysis tools
  • Lean or Six Sigma Training
  • Ability to exercise influence without authority
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple ongoing tasks

  What We Offer

  GLOBAL DIVERSITY – Diversity means many things to us, different brands, cultures, nationalities, genders, generations – even variety in our roles. You make us unique!

  ENTERPRISING SPIRIT- Every role adds value. We’re committed to helping you develop and grow to realize your potential.

  POSITIVE IMPACT – Make it personal and help us feed the world.

  INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES - You can combine your love for technology with manufacturing excellence – and work alongside teams of people around the world who share your enthusiasm.

  MAKE THE MOST OF YOU – Benefits include: health care and wellness plans, flexible and virtual work options (where available), 401(k) Savings Plan with company match, paid holidays and paid time off, flexible spending accounts, reimbursement for continuing education, company philanthropic programs, company perks programs, and much more…

  Please note that this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all required activities, duties, responsibilities or benefits and may change at any time with or without notice.

  AGCO is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

  We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

• About the company

  AGCO Corporation is an American agricultural machinery manufacturer with its headquarters in Duluth, Georgia, United States.

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