Operational Excellence Placement Student

Full Time
Nuneaton, UK
3 months ago

About The Team:

The Operational Excellence team thrive on giving their team members an inclusive working environment, in which they have access to development opportunities and in which their voices are heard and valued every day. So if you’re keen to join a caring, fun and energetic team, look no further!

What You Will Be Doing:

This role is a fantastic opportunity for a tech-savvy professional with an analytical background to join the Operations Excellence team. We are looking for a current undergraduate student to start in August/September 2024. This role has a duration of 12 months. 

As an Operational Excellence Intern, you will: 

  • Support projects to execute identified opportunities. Proactively update on project progress and escalate risks to the project lead
  • Use lean methods and structured problem-solving to identify opportunities and facilitate improvement within the business
  • Monitor and report on project-related KPIs, whilst adapting and implementing KPIs appropriately to achieve business goals
  • Develop standard documentation to ensure consistent performance across all departments and teams. Continuously improve existing standards and processes to drive operational excellence. Ensure all process documentation created follows defined standards
  • Collaborate internally and cross-functionally with other departments, to identify and resolve issues, share best practices and drive continuous improvement across the organisation
  • Identify key stakeholders, build and maintain strong working relationships to support project delivery
  • Learn tools and systems such as lean, problem solving and performance management with support from leads and managers to drive best practice 
  • Ensure that all operational processes support the delivery of high-quality products and services to customers

Who You Are:

  • Proactive with an entrepreneurial mindset
  • Highly-organised and detail-oriented
  • Self-starter who is able to excel in an rapidly-changing environment and make things happen
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, you bring energy to any environment you enter 
  • Contributor to a fun, team-orientated environment 
  • Strong analytical skills, and experience of Microsoft Excel desirable 
  • Results-focused and data-driven

What you will get in return:

  • 70% off HelloFresh or Green Chef boxes
  • Company pension scheme
  • Gym membership
  • Bupa private medical insurance (including dental & family cover options)
  • Bippit account - financial support
  • Free professional development and coaching memberships
  • Mental health first aiders and an employee assistance programme
  • Eye care scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Group Life Assurance

Location: The Beehive, Bermuda Industrial Estate, 1 St Georges Way, Nuneaton, CV10 7JS

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm

Next steps: Your application will be reviewed and if successful, a member of the Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch within 2 weeks