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Continuous Improvement Intern
The selected candidate will support FreshDirect’s Operations team by applying engineering principles to real-world challenges in performance, efficiency, and process design. This role is ideal for recent graduates in Mechanical Engineering (or related technical fields) who are eager to gain hands-on experience in large-scale operations while developing skills in continuous improvement and strategy.
Interns will be exposed to projects that improve capacity, productivity, and quality, while also learning how data and strategy inform decision-making across FreshDirect’s operations.
Responsibilities
- Assist in evaluating current processes and workflows to identify opportunities for efficiency, productivity, and quality improvements.
- Collect and analyze operational data to quantify bottlenecks and support process optimization.
- Contribute to continuous improvement projects by developing recommendations, testing solutions, and supporting implementation.
- Support capacity planning, labor modeling, and performance tracking initiatives.
- Partner with engineers, operations leaders, and cross-functional teams to deliver practical, measurable results.
- Help prepare reports and presentations to communicate project outcomes and recommendations.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field (recent graduate).
- Strong technical and analytical skills, with a foundation in engineering problem-solving methods.
- Ability to work with data (Excel, statistics, or modeling) to support conclusions.
- Effective communication skills; able to explain technical findings to non-technical audiences.
- Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Preferred Qualifications
- Exposure to Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, or other process improvement tools.
- Familiarity with engineering modeling or simulation software.
- Coursework or project experience in logistics, manufacturing, or operations systems.
- Basic knowledge of SQL, Python, or data analysis tools.
- Internship, project, or research experience applying engineering skills to process or system improvements.
Why Join FreshDirect as an Continuous Improvement Intern
- Apply your mechanical engineering background to solve real-world operations problems.
- Gain hands-on experience in process improvement, capacity planning, and operational strategy.
- Work closely with experienced engineers and operations leaders on impactful projects.
