At Blain’s Farm & Fleet we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to have a job they love, work in a great environment, grow their career, and enjoy a positive balance. As a family-owned retailer we take pride in offering a competitive benefit package designed to support you & your life. It is one of the reasons we have been named a Forbes Best Employer for six consecutive years! Training Seminars: build the skills to grow your career Associate discount on name brands like Carhartt, Under Armour, STIHL, Milwaukee Tool, DeWalt & much more! Internal recognition programs that support an engaged workplace Competitive base pay starting at $17.00/hr *The pay listed for this position may vary based on experience. Please note, compensation decisions are contingent on the facts and conditions for each job opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as, training and experience, the position’s work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires. Please note salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position. Please refer to the Blain’s Farm & Fleet position description for accurate pay range information. Responsibilities The Store Operations Process Improvement Intern will identify opportunities to improve an existing store process, through Lean Six Sigma (LSS), an industry standard methodology. LSS utilizes the DMAIC method to Define the issue, measure its current performance, analyze opportunities, Improve the process and control the new process with data. The intern will work closely with the Simplify Team Manager to learn about a chosen store process and how to apply this problem-solving tool in a real-world scenario. A successfully improved process will require less effort and time to perform the task within the stores. Intern will work through all 5 steps of the DMAIC framework as the basis for a capstone presentation to leadership at the end of the internship. Utilize the DMAIC method from Lean Six Sigma to improve an existing store process. You will be assigned a leader provided topic/process will act as the cornerstone for the intern’s final project focusing heavily on Defining the issue, Measuring the current state and Analyzing opportunities to make the process better. Application of Improvement and Controls in the DMAIC methodology will be strictly theoretical. Create and or update documentation to support the process including, process maps and standard operating procedures (SOPs) Work with the Workforce Management Team to understand how changes to the process will impact store labor. Work cross functionally to understand how upstream processes impact the assigned store process. Research and prepare an intern project on a topic determined by Blain’s Corporate Store Operations Team. The final project will be presented to Blain’s Store Operations Team and Blain’s Senior Leadership. Demonstrate awareness and compliance with Loss Prevention and safety policies and/or procedures. Follow Internship Timeline as designated in the Internship Orientation. Qualifications Currently enrolled in a relevant degree program, preferably in Business, Retail Management or a related field. Be 12-18 months from Graduation from an accredited University or College Have a 2.5 GPA or higher Possess a valid driver's license Blain Supply, Inc and Blain’s Farm and Fleet (collectively “Blain’s”) is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize the importance of diversity and creating an inclusive culture in order to leverage the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. Blain’s does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any applicable legally protected status. Our goal is to continue to be recognized as an employer of choice and we have received Forbes Best Mid-Sized company to work for an unprecedented 6 years in a row.