As an Industrial Engineer intern within our Manufacturing Center of Excellence, you’ll be involved in strategic projects that make an impact to the organization and will gain skills which will help prepare you for a full-time career.
The Manufacturing Center of Excellence (COE) is part the Global Supply Chain organization at SC Johnson and is focused on the performance of over 30 manufacturing sites on six continents worldwide. This COE provides the building blocks for a LEAN culture to grow at all SCJ manufacturing sites to achieve breakthrough performance for the benefit of the company, employees, and our internal customers.
What might I be doing?
Mining Data for Insights: We have data that flows in from our manufacturing sites daily and helps detect both real-time issues and longer-term opportunities. You may be asked to mine the data to help with insights and/or to help automate the data mining process.
Improving Data Availability: Much of our data is housed in a central database and is shared via SharePoint and other reporting tools. You may be asked to help ensure the database is working properly or to help make the data more accessible and understandable for 600 users worldwide.
Creating and Refining Processes: We are always looking to remove non-value-added activities from processes to make them more robust and error proof. You make be asked to work with stakeholders to document and improve a process so that it creates a win for all parties and SCJ.
Making Presentations: In a large organization, presentations are often needed to update others and align them with our work. You will be asked to make presentations to members at all levels of the organization about your internship and as you work on other projects.
QUALIFICATIONS
Undergraduate student with a major in Industrial Engineering with a graduation date in 2023
GPA of 3.5 and above preferred
Legally authorized to work in the United States; At this time SC Johnson is not sponsoring foreign nationals in an immigration case to gain full-time work authorization
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES
You’ll be a great fit for this internship if you have demonstrated skills or experience in the following:
Analytical Ability: Problem solving is at the heart of what we do. Ability to understand a problem and work with others to find the root cause(s) and solutions are needed.
Interpersonal Skills: We are a large organization that operates 24/7 and the majority of our team members’ first language is not English. Confidence and experience working at multiple levels of organizations is needed. Experiences working cross-culturally and/or proficiency in languages other than English are preferred.
Microsoft Office: We rely heavily on the Microsoft Office suite of programs. Demonstrated experience with Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint is needed. Experience writing macros (VBA), using Power Query (Power BI), or using similar tools is preferred.
Database Knowledge: Much of our data is housed in a central database. Experience with the basics of a database (i.e., tables, queries, data types, etc.) and/or SQL or another database programming language is preferred.
Process Improvement: Coursework and or experience with LEAN, Six Sigma, Agile or similar continuous improvement methodology is preferred.
Manufacturing: Manufacturing line experience or relevant coursework is preferred.
INTERNSHIP BENEFITS AND PERKS
SC Johnson’s internships offer immersive experiences for top early career talent in our various business functions through hands-on, robust project work and comprehensive training programs. Through exposure to the company’s senior leaders, coaching and mentoring programs and networking opportunities, you’ll be set up with the support you need to thrive in our family company. As part of our internship experience, you’ll be considered in the priority pipeline for full-time roles at SC Johnson after you’ve completed your degree.
In addition to the real-world experience you’ll gain through our internships, we’re pleased to offer interns several perks which help expose you to what it’s like to be part of a team working at SC Johnson full-time:
Housing: Subsidized housing is available in Milwaukee and Chicago, helping interns to experience living in the areas surrounding our corporate and North America headquarters.
Company Store: You’ll have access to our on-site company stores (Racine locations) to purchase SCJ products at a discount.
Johnson Mutual Benefits Association (JMBA) Center: Visit the hub of SCJ recreation and fitness programs in Racine for 146 acres of outdoor activities at Armstrong Park and 50,000-square-feet of indoor space including the Raymond F. Farley Aquatic Center.
Events: Enjoy getting to know fellow interns and networking with SCJ team members throughout the summer at events that encourage camaraderie and connection.
Exposure to Senior Leaders: During your internship, you’ll connect directly with senior members of the organization to gain insights, ask questions and present your project learnings.
ABOUT SC JOHNSON
SC Johnson is a fifth-generation family company built on a spirit of adventure and winning the right way. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building top brands such as Raid®, Glade®, Kiwi®, OFF!®, Windex®, Ziploc® and more, in virtually every country. Through these household names, we are making a positive difference to the world around us. But we only succeed with the combined vitality and strength of our 13,000 people who we truly value and support in their pursuit of individual and shared goals.
SC Johnson & Son, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at 262-260-3343 or email your request to SCJHR@scj.com. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Download the EEO is the Law poster for more information.
