Operations Management Intern 1

Location: Chillicothe, OH, US

Company Information

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks.  PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates.  PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.

Whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services — you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR. Get started!

Kenworth Truck Company

Kenworth Truck Company is the manufacturer of The World’s Best® heavy and medium duty trucks. Kenworth is an industry leader in providing fuel-saving technology solutions that help increase fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. The company’s dedication to the green fleet includes aerodynamic trucks, compressed and liquefied natural gas trucks, and medium duty diesel-electric hybrids.

Nature of Duties

Support plant and department specific safety initiatives through employee engagement, investigations, and job hazard analysis

Work with production management team to formulate plans to successfully reach production targets

Perform reviews/audits of standard work and critical processes to insure product quality

Perform analysis on defects generated  to define targeted action plans

Assist the production teams with continuous improvement initiatives including line balancing, process walks, 5S activities, daily housekeeping.

Create and maintain training plans that insure appropriate job rotations

Support continuous improvement meetings for assigned department

Plan and lead start of shift meetings to ensure effective communication of daily metrics, expectations, and department specific information.

Complete daily functions associated with department oversight.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

A current College or University student at an accredited institution.  Prefer Junior/Senior level majoring in business management or operations.

Good oral and written communication skills, including the ability to formulate and communicate abstract concepts clearly.

Demonstrated proficiency in use of personal computers and contemporary office productivity software.

Physical Requirements

Must meet physical requirements of the position with or without accommodations.

Additional Job Board Information

If you would like more information about what makes PACCAR an excellent place to work, please visit the PACCAR Career Site.

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability.