Intern, Value Stream Operations
Zoetis

States considered: Michigan

Role Description:

Internship Summary: Intern will support Value Stream Operations with a focus on changeover improvement for multiple packaging lines, while cross functionally partnering across the site to support Value Stream Operations as a whole.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Students' scope of work may include the following:

• Utilize Kaizen, Gemba, Process mapping, SMED and other Lean tools to understand changeover activities and identify waste.
• Partner with engineering team to learn how to complete root cause analysis and drive corrective actions.
• Partner with Value Stream Operations to complete Standard Work to support improved changeover process and times. Assist in training on new processes.
• May assist in troubleshooting equipment failures on production floor.
• Collaborate across multiple functional units, including operations, quality, process engineering and maintenance to reduce downtime and ensure teams have the technical support required.
• May participate in other CI projects, potentially partnering across the site and/or with suppliers to drive improvements and sustainability.

• SHIFT HOURS: 1st shift

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Must be pursuing an engineering degree at an accredited university.
• Good communication and organizational skills as well as the ability to interact with all levels of the Zoetis organization. Can articulate issues and solutions to the team. Can produce effective project reports and presentations.
• Position requires daily or frequent interaction with Director, Senior Manager, and Manager level colleagues; Production Management and Supervision, Engineers, Quality Operations, Maintenance Technicians, Production Operators, Contractors, and Vendors.
• Can analyze problems and provide support in determining appropriate corrective and preventative actions, with minimal assistance.
• Capable of simultaneously managing multiple assignments. Prioritizes own work. Flexible and responsive to changes.
• Familiarity with a computerized maintenance management software system preferred namely SAP.

Physical and Time requirements:

• Job duties involve occasional lifting of 20-60 lbs.
• Flexible hours and overtime may be required.
• Work Environment: Duties will include working in a manufacturing and Lab environment where eye protection and other personal protective equipment are required.
• Candidate must not be Cephalosporin/Penicillin sensitive.

The following hourly pay rates reflect the anticipated base pay for this position:

If the selected candidate is a student pursuing an Associate-level degree: $16.00 per hour

If the selected candidate is a student pursuing an Undergraduate-level degree: $20.00 per hour

If the selected candidate is a student pursing a Graduate-level degree: $32.50 per hour

If the selected candidate is a student pursuing a Doctorate-level degree: $36.00 per hour

The following hourly pay rates reflect the anticipated base pay for this position if a selected candidate were to be in California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Illinois (Chicago area), Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Washington (Seattle area):

Student pursuing an Associate-level degree: $17.00 per hour

Student pursuing an Undergraduate-level degree: $22.00 per hour

Student pursing a Graduate-level degree: $36.40 per hour

Student pursuing a Doctorate-level degree: $40.30 per hour

Full time

Intern (Trainee)

Colleague

Any unsolicited resumes sent to Zoetis from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Zoetis mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Zoetis employees, or to Zoetis resume database will be considered Zoetis property. Zoetis will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

Zoetis will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.

Zoetis is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status or any other protected classification. Disabled individuals are given an equal opportunity to use our online application system. We offer reasonable accommodations as an alternative if requested by an individual with a disability. Please contact Zoetis Colleague Services at zoetiscolleagueservices@zoetis.com to request an accommodation. Zoetis also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the US for Zoetis. Zoetis retains sole and exclusive discretion to pursue sponsorship for the acquisition or maintenance of nonimmigrant status and employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified US workers. Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact. Please note that Zoetis seeks information related to job applications from candidates for jobs in the U.S. solely via the following: (1) our company website at www.Zoetis.com/careers site, or (2) via email to/from addresses using only the Zoetis domain of "@zoetis.com". In addition, Zoetis does not use Google Hangout for any recruitment related activities. Any solicitation or request for information related to job applications with Zoetis via any other means and/or utilizing email addresses with any other domain should be disregarded. In addition, Zoetis will never ask candidates to make any type of personal financial investment related to gaining employment with Zoetis.

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