Continuous Improvement Intern

Take your next career step at ABB with a global team that is energizing the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. At ABB, we have the clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions: gender, LGBTQ+, abilities, ethnicity and generations. Together, we are embarking on a journey where each and every one of us, individually and collectively, welcomes and celebrates individual differences.

ABB Motion keeps the world turning, while saving energy every day. Our pioneering drives, motors, generators, traction converters and mechanical power transmission products are driving the low-carbon future for industries, cities, infrastructure and transportation. Through our global presence we are always close to our customers. We help them optimize energy efficiency, improve safety and reliability and achieve precise control of their applications. Industrial Engineering or Operations Management internship position available, the selected candidate will work on projects and initiatives under the supervision of the Continuous Improvement Manager. As part of the team, you will have exposure to an operations group employing process engineering tools that are part of our methodology. Our methodology includes aspects of Lean, Six Sigma, Business Process Management, Project Management, and Change Management that are aimed at ensuring a seamless execution of improvements for our business.

Your responsibilities

• Work cross functionally with Sales, Operations, & Finance with the overall goal of improving safety, quality, productivity, and throughput.
• Analysis of current processes by completing process maps and/or value stream maps.
• Logistics (customs and transportation) process mapping
• Provide support in creating scope of work for all key positions when managing set processes.
• Improve documentation on policies and procedures within the business.
• Apply statistical methods and perform mathematical calculations to capture volume, time, quality and cost of our processes.
• Ability to present recommendations, plans, and results to management.

Your background

• Currently pursuing a University degree, preferably in operations management or industrial engineering.
• Demonstrated experience with Lean & Six Sigma methodology or equivalent.
• Excellent organization, time management, and attention-to-detail.
• Experience with Excel, Visio and Power point.
• SAP knowledge and Logistics are an asset.
• Have the ability to write and speak French & English.

More about us

We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. For the 8th year in a row, ABB Canada has been recognized as one of Canada’s top employers by Forbes Magazine. Also named as Canada's Top 100 Employers, Montreal's Top Employers, Canada's Top Employers for Young People, Canada’s Greenest Employers and in 2021 Best Candidate Experience Award (CandE Award), ABB's culture and commitment are to provide a caring workplace where everyone collaborates, feels valued, respected, included and support-ed. Also committed to ensuring that all policies and practices respect the Employment Equity Program, we aim for our workforce to be truly representative of the four designated groups; women, aboriginal people, members of visible minorities, and/or persons with disabilities. ABB will provide reasonable accommodation to the applicant with disabilities and encourage applicants to self-identify in the application process. #LI-hybrid