Production Planning & Manufacturing Intern

DeSHAZO is a leader in the design and manufacturing of Overhead Bridge Cranes. All cranes are custom built for reliability and long service life. Highly engineered structures are fabricated and welded to high national standards along with our fully equipped machining facility that provides quality parts held to close tolerances. Parts are integrated from raw materials to finished structures, DeSHAZO is known as a force in the Overhead Crane Industry.

Job Summary:

As a Production Planning & Manufacturing Intern, you will be an integral part of our operations team, contributing to the planning and execution of manufacturing processes. This internship is designed to provide exposure to the end-to-end production cycle, from initial planning stages to final product delivery.

Essential Functions:

• Production Planning:
  • Assist in creating and maintaining production schedules based on customer orders and demand forecasts.
  • Collaborate with the planning team to optimize production sequences and resource utilization.
• Inventory Management:
  • Support inventory control efforts by monitoring stock levels and ensuring accurate records.
  • Participate in periodic stock checks and contribute to inventory optimization initiatives.
• Order Fulfillment:
  • Work closely with production supervisors to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment.
  • Assist in tracking production progress and updating relevant stakeholders on order status.
• Process Improvement:
  • Identify opportunities for process optimization within the planning and production functions.
  • Propose and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce lead times.
• Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams:
  • Interface with teams such as procurement, quality control, and logistics to ensure seamless coordination across departments.
  • Participate in regular meetings to discuss production plans, challenges, and solutions.
• Documentation and Reporting:
  • Contribute to the documentation of planning and production processes.
  • Generate reports on key performance indicators, highlighting areas for improvement.
• Health and Safety Compliance:
  • Adhere to and promote health and safety guidelines within the manufacturing environment.
  • Participate in safety meetings and support initiatives to enhance workplace safety.

Qualifications:

• Must be currently enrolled in a degree program related to Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a relevant field.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• Tasks associated with this position are performed at multiple locations in non-controlled environments subject to heat, cold, dust, dirt, and loud noise.
• Hard hat, safety-toe shoes, hearing protection, and eye protection is required.
• This position requires standing and walking for extended periods of time on concrete floors, climbing, bending, and kneeling, and occasional lifting of heavy objects. Many tasks are repetitive with few breaks.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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DeSHAZO's Mission: DeSHAZO is committed to elevating our clients' business needs through custom-built cranes and tailor-made automation systems. We enhance our products by providing expert inspections, repairs, modernizations or rebuilds.