Internship - operations process improvement coordinator

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At ASICS, we empower our employees to pursue their career goals. If this sounds like you, then we want you on our team.

Our Sound Mind, Sound Body™ philosophy is more than a tagline, it is our way of life. ASICS provides a diverse and inclusive culture that enables learning, growth, and opportunity at all levels. Our robust benefits allow for real work-life balance and a strong sense of community. We are honored to be recognized as a 2023 Regional Top Workplace.

Our Mission: We pledge to bring harmony to the body and soul.

ASICS, an acronym derived from the Latin phrase, Anima Sana In Corpore Sano - a sound mind in a sound body. Staying true to the philosophy by which it was founded, every ASICS innovation, every concept, every idea is intended to create the best product. Our mission is to become the number one brand for the sports enthusiast. To accomplish this, we pledge to continue to make the best product; striving to build upon our technological advances and pushing the limits on what we can learn from the body and its needs in athletic gear.

About our Internship Program:

ASICS is committed to recruiting the best and brightest talent to join our internship program at one of our ASICS America Corporation office locations (Irvine, CA, Byhalia, MS, and Boston, MA). During this internship, our interns will discover their strengths, develop their technical skills, and learn more about the environment of their future career path. ASICS interns are vital contributors to the company's vision of creating a quality lifestyle through intelligent sport technology. We are currently seeking interns to assist various departments within ASICS. These are PAID internships, 24 hours per week. Candidates may be permitted to work remotely up to one day per week and are expected to be in the office on all other working days.

Position Overview:

This position will be located at the ASICS America Distribution Center office in Byhalia, MS. Working directly within the Operations Department, the Operations Process Improvement Coordinator Intern will learn the distribution center operations, coordinate process improvements and optimizations, and coordinate the Kaizen 5S Program. This position is required to work on-site all working days during their internship experience.

The successful candidate can expect to gain experience in:

• How distribution operations functions

• Kaizen 5S methodology

• Process improvement/optimization

Required Qualifications:

• Must be located within a commutable distance to Byhalia, MS
• Must currently be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain or related field at an accredited institution with a graduation date of December 2024 or later.
• Demonstrated experience using Microsoft 365 Tools (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with great attention to detail.
• Experience collaborating with others and demonstrating effective interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and accountability for results.
• Must demonstrate strong ethics, interpersonal skills, and the ability to effectively manage multiple projects and engage in continuous learning.
• Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

ASICS America Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employee(s) assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employee(s) assigned to this job. ASICS America Corporation reserves the right at any time, with or without notice, to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities within your general skill set or capabilities. ASICS America Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.