Kennedy Valve-Production Intern Part-time

SUMMARY
Kennedy Valve is currently seeking a professional selfmotivated individual to fill the role of Production Intern. This position reports to the Value Stream Manager. Top level priority of the Intern is to lead their team by managing their own words and behaviors setting an example that engages employees. The Production Intern works closely with the VSM to direct the daytoday activities of up to twenty hourly employees.

JOB DUTIES 
    Promoting a people first environment where the expectation is to keep each other safe.
    Work with VSM and area supervisors to provide support to hourly employees assuring that the right tools and training are present to do the job safely effectively and efficiently. 
    Understanding Value Streams purpose to schedule and produce quality products.
    Communicating with VSM and planner on daily schedules within the value stream.
    Collect and record daily production information and identify opportunities for improvement based on the data.
    Perform daily and monthly safety and quality inspections as assigned with a focus on improvements.
    Direct workforce on a daytoday basis making changes as needed to meet our goal of 100 on time all the time.
    Review s daily record findings and offer opportunities for continuous improvement.
    Identify areas needing support through daily interactions and walk throughs on the production floor.
    Collaborating with the Kennedy Valve in Lean Manufacturing Programs
    Reviewing documentation and placing it on the floor visible for employees to view and utilize.
 

Qualifications :

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
    High School graduates that will be attending college in the Fall of 2025 or currently in a degree program under Business Administration other applicable degree programs.
    Proficient user knowledge of MS Office programs; especially Excel.

REQUIRED TRAITS
    Attention to detail through ambitious goal setting and productive project management. 
    Firm foundation of trust through excellent verbal and written communication.
    Projects a consistent reliable presence that inspires calm and confidence in our team members.

Verbal and written communication skills as well as attention to detail and the ability to handle uncertainty are pivotal to success in this role. Kennedy Valve places significant value on positive active team members that are customer centric open and approachable and can effectively collaborate with team members across all levels of the organization.
    Are you able to lead and influence others
    Are you a selfstarter with the technical curiosity to learn new things and bring forth new ideas
    Does your flexibility and dedication to succeed support a positive cando attitude
    
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 
    Standing for long periods of time walking throughout the facility ability to lift 50lbs as required.

Work Environment
    Exposed to elements such as cold heat noise dust odors fumes etc. 
    Work time is spent on the manufacturing floor and in a managerial office.
 

Additional Information :

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other jobrelated instructions and to perform other jobrelated duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Kennedy Valve Co. is an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. It is the Companys policy to provide equal opportunity for all qualified persons and to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race color sex national origin religion age disability marital status sexual orientation gender identity citizenship status or any other legally protected status. We maintain a drugfree workplace and reserve the right to perform substance abuse testing as needed.
 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race color religion sex national origin age sexual orientation disability veteran or service member status marital status citizenship status (In IL sex including same sex ancestry order of protection status physical or mental disability military status pregnancy unfavorable discharge status genetic information) (In IA gender identity) (In CA gender identity or expression and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal state or local law.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime