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Operational Excellence (OPEX) Intern (Murfreesboro, TN, US, 37127) @ MAHLE International GmbH

Murfreesboro, Tennessee, USOnsiteFull-time
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<p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana;font-size:24.0pt"><span style="font-weight:bold">Your Contribution:</span></p> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW207423604 BCX8"> <div> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span>As an </span><span>Operational Excellence (OPEX) Intern</span><span>, you will support continuous improvement initiatives focused on optimizing production processes, material flow, and operational efficiency. You will contribute to data-driven projects that enhance productivity, reduce waste, and support lean manufacturing principles across the facility.</span><span> </span></span></p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span>Conduct cycle time studies to develop cycle time diagrams, identify production bottlenecks, and support line balancing activities.</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span>Apply lean manufacturing principles to participate in kaizen events and continuous improvement projects aimed at enhancing production line performance.</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span>Support the development and maintenance of Plan for Every Part (PFEP), including determining optimal inventory levels, organizing material flow, and implementing visual management standards.</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span>Assist in designing and optimizing internal material delivery routes between inbound warehouse, subassembly areas, production lines, and outbound logistics.</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana;font-size:24.0pt"><span style="font-weight:bold">Your Experience &amp; Qualifications:</span></p> <div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW2742635 BCX8"> </div> <div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW2742635 BCX8"> <div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span>Proactive, analytical, and project-oriented mindset with strong attention to detail.</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span>Strong interest in manufacturing operations, lean principles, and process improvement.</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span>Advanced communication skills (verbal and written)</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span>Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency (Excel strongly preferred).</span><span> </span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana;font-size:24.0pt"><span style="font-weight:bold">Our Offer:</span></p> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana;font-size:14.0pt">We will provide a collaborative environment working on exciting assignments, along with ongoing personal &amp; career development opportunities. We encourage you to apply even if you don&apos;t meet every single requirement. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles! After receiving your online application, the interview process will typically be, a screening call followed by Personal Interview(s). For more information about MAHLE and what a career with us looks like for you, <a href="https://www.jobs.mahle.com/greatbritain/en/about-us/">click here.</a> and to learn more about our foundation owned technology group <a href="https://www.mahle.com/en/sustainability/mahle-foundation/">click here.</a> </p> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana;font-size:14.0pt">#DiversityMatters with our inclusive culture, we welcome applications from all social, religious &amp; ethnical backgrounds, disabilities both mental and physical, identities (gender) and neurodivergent people. </p> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana;font-size:14.0pt">MAHLE is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment based non-immigrant and immigrant visas. However, as a global company, MAHLE offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website <a href="http://www.jobs.mahle.com/">www.jobs.mahle.com</a></p> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana;font-size:14.0pt">MAHLE Jobs &amp; Career | Jobs With Opportunity to Advance MAHLE Careers</p> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-family:Verdana;font-size:14.0pt">Find your job at MAHLE. Get to know this leading international supplier to the automotive industry as an employer. Shape the future, with us.</p><p> </p> <div style="border:2.0px solid #41b6e6"> <p> </p> <p> <b><span style="font-size:28.0px">Do you have any questions?</span></b><br> <br> [email protected] <br> </p> <p> </p> </div>

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