Company: GlaskoSmithKline
Address: 3169 Route 145
Location: East Durham, NY
Application Deadline: March 8, 2013
Position: 2 Full-time, Paid
Timeframe: 03/18/13 — 09/18/13
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Description
At GSK Consumer Healthcare, our vision is to be the first and best Fast Moving Consumer Healthcare company; a “fast, fit, and first” global company enabling people to do more, feel better and live longer. GSK is a company with great people, brands that matter, and known for best-in-class results. We recognize that culture can have as much impact on a company’s performance as does its strategy, and we are proud of who we are. GSK is seeking an Operational Excellence Co-op at our consumer healthcare manufacturing facility in Oak Hill, NY.
Reporting to the Operation Excellence Engineers, the purpose of this role is to assist in the implementation and sustainability of performance management, A3 project management, operator standard work and manufacturing waste reduction.
Responsibilities
• Support effective workplace organization, including Lean Six Sigma aspects and techniques
• Support equipment validations and new product introduction
• Develop systems to collect and report key performance indicators
• Collect data for continuous improvement of operational and support function processes
• Assist with operational and support function process Kaizens
• Assist with implementation of standard work, 5S and performance management for new product mixers and packaging lines
• Assist with continuous improvement of packing line changeovers to improve upon target times and ways of working
Requirements
Basic Qualifications:
• Pursuing bachelor's degree in the field of Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Industrial Technology
• Sophomore classification or higher
• 2.8 cumulative GPA or higher
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and basic PC operation
Preferred Qualifications:
• Demonstrated knowledge of Lean Six Sigma methodology including standard work, 5S, and waste reduction
• Basic knowledge of Visual and Performance Management
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams
• Ability to coordinate multiple, simultaneous projects
