Operational Excellence Intern

You’ll be part of a team that gets things done, works with purpose, and takes pride in the results. Your day-to-day responsibilities may include:

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, quality, and reliability.
• Assist in documenting and refining standardized processes, SOPs, and playbooks.
• Partner with the teams to identify improvement opportunities and implement sustainable solutions.
• Define, track, and report key performance indicators related to operational excellence.
• Support change management initiatives and promote adoption of new processes and tools.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support project success and strategic goals.
• Additional duties as assigned.

You’re someone who shows up ready to work hard, learn fast, and contribute to a team that takes pride in doing things right. Successful candidates typically bring:

• Ability to work in Goodhue, MN 5 days per week.
• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
• Excellent organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills.
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Exceptional verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel as required.

Pay Range 

• We believe in paying for the value you bring to the team, and we aim to be competitive in every market we hire in. 
• Pay Range: $20 - $25/hour

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided for individuals with disabilities.

Typical requirements may include

• Must be able to sit, stand, kneel, stoop, walk, and sit for long periods of time
• Must be physically capable of lifting and carrying up to 80 lbs.
• Must be able to work outdoors in varying conditions

• Accessibility: If you need accommodations as part of the employment process, please contact KE Human Resources at [email hidden].
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Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)

Knobelsdorff (KE) is an EEO to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws

• EEO is the Law ( English / Spanish )

 

KE participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. For more information about E-Verify, please review the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work posters

If you need accommodation during the hiring process, let us know and we’ll work with you.