INVESTING IN YOU Our commitment to internal growth and the development of our associates is unwavering. We believe that investing in our team members professional journey not only benefits them individually but also contributes to the overall success of our organization. Through continuous learning, skill enhancement, and opportunities for advancement, we empower our associates to thrive and reach their full potential. By fostering a culture of growth, transparency, and collaboration, we create an environment where everyone can flourish and contribute meaningfully to our shared goals. Requisition ID: 17768 Employment Type: Intern Grade: NonExempt N7 Job Category: Launch Program / Interns Work Location: Davidson, NC (CSC) BRIEF POSITION SUMMARY: MSC’s internship program is a rewarding and challenging development program for talented, high performing students. Interns are assigned to a functional area for a 10-week assignment. Each assignment will offer the opportunity for the students to work on defined projects, develop leadership skills and interact with associates across all levels of the organization. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Assists with the facilitation of Lean Kaizen events, supporting cross-functional teams in implementing process improvements. • Contributes to the promotion of the Continual Improvement/Lean Kaizen approach across the organization. • Supports the development and implementation of process improvement initiatives in various functional areas. • Collaborates with leadership to identify potential areas for Lean Kaizen events and assist in preparing project charters, goals, and objectives. • Participates in the creation and refinement of Continual Improvement/Lean training materials and curriculum. • Provides support to functional teams in reviewing performance metrics, identifying challenges, and suggesting opportunities for improvement. • Assists in delivering Continual Improvement/Lean training courses to associates at various organizational levels. • Helps in tracking and analyzing business performance metrics to measure the impact of process improvements. • Collaborates on the development and integration of new tools, technology, and strategies to support Lean initiatives. • Supports team members in establishing and maintaining performance scorecards and improvement targets. • Participates in data collection, analysis, and preparation for Lean Kaizen events, including tracking action items and following up on results. • Assists with coordinating follow-up meetings to ensure the sustainability of process improvements. • Contributes to research on external best practices to enhance the organization’s Lean methodology. + Communicates and collaborates with team members and stakeholders at all levels of the organization. + Fosters the MSC Culture in the department and throughout the company to ensure fulfillment of MSC’s vision and unity of purpose. + Participation in special projects and performs additional duties as required. *INDICATES ESSENTIAL DUTIES To perform this job successfully an associate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, experience level and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE: + High School diploma required. + Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university or technical trade school currently pursuing a degree in business, engineering, or a related field. + Strong interest in process improvement and Lean methodologies. + Excellent verbal and written communication skills. + Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills. + Effective organizational and time management abilities. SKILLS: + Proficient use of Microsoft Office software required. + Excellent oral and written communication skills are required. + Excellent time management and organizational skills required. + Positive, high-energy approach to assignments and a willingness to learn quickly required. + Basic knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, project management, or similar methodologies is preferred. + Experience with MS Visio is a plus. Other Requirements: + A valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally preferred. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an Employment Visa. Why MSC? People. Collaboration. Insight. That’s how you build something that works. Built on a foundation of trust, MSC works side by side with our customers to help them drive business results. With more than one million product offerings and 75+ years of experience across industries, MSC strives to help our customers achieve greater productivity, profitability, and growth through inventory management and other innovative supply chain solutions. We care about our associates and have programs in place to help our 6,500+ team members achieve their potential. When you join our team, you will receive rewards and recognition for your contributions, training and professional development opportunities, Associate Inclusion Circles: Women, Pride, Black, Veterans, HOLA and DisABLEd as well as a variety of benefits to support you and your family's health, well-being, and financial future. If you are inspired to learn, take risks, and succeed as a team, you can build a better career at MSC. Equal Opportunity Statement: At MSC, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and our associates without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any category protected by applicable law. By applying to this job you agree to the Application and Acknowledgment Declaration terms. Click HERE (https://jobs.mscdirect.com/content/Acknowledgement/?locale=en\_US&previewLink=true&referrerSave=false) to review.