Limestone Plant 2027 Internship

Location: Gaffney, SC, US

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader whose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow’s breakthroughs today. From industry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products that enhance people’s lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Milliken’s curious minds and inspired solutions at Milliken.com and on Facebook, Instagram and  LinkedIn.

POSITION OVERVIEW

This position is located at Milliken Limestone Plant in Gaffney, SC, and will report to the Process Improvement Manager and department manager. This role will provide the candidate with exposure to leading continuous improvement efforts at the site in our slashing department and the key role it has in the development and implementation of manufacturing process improvements, driving new performance levels, improving quality, consistency and cost. The goal of this project will be to implement manufacturing best practices in our slashing department to reduce downtimes and optimize size formulas to improve our warp run ability.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop a thorough understanding of all factors and conditions that impact the processes and products, including environmental impacts

Use sound project management skills to manage assigned internship project

Analyze problems and implement solutions using critical thinking skills and focused improvement methods

Incorporate creative thinking into the problem-solving approach to identify unique and different ways to make things better/more consistent/faster/cheaper/efficient

Prepare diagrams, charts, tables to reflect findings and support recommendations

Communicate and work effectively with a diverse group of associates to accomplish project and location goals

Participate fully in the Safety Process

QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

Rising Junior or Senior working toward a BS Degree in Textile, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical Engineering or related field

Detail oriented

Strong organizational and communication skills

The successful candidate will have strengths in the following:

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

Skills and ability to evaluate and optimize manufacturing processes

Willingness to take ownership and responsibility as a highly motivated self-starter

Ability to work and gain results in a team environment

Desire to continuously lookout for improvement opportunities (efficiency, automation)

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.