Supply Chain Strategy & COE Intern (Jackson, Michigan, United States) chez Dawn Foods

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Dawn Foods is a global leader in bakery manufacturing and ingredients distribution. As the partner of choice for inspiring bakery success, we help customers grow their business through meaningful partnerships, research-driven insights and innovations, and products and expertise they can depend on. As a family-owned company, our commitments to our people, products, customers, and corporate values, are all part of our recipe for success.

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Why work for Dawn Foods?

PEOPLE. PRODUCTS. CUSTOMERS.

About the Job

Dawn’s Inspire Internship Program offers students a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the dynamic world of the Global Bakery Industry. With over 100 years of expertise, Dawn provides a platform for interns to experience our vibrant company culture, embrace our core values, and gain valuable knowledge for their future careers.

Dawn Inspire Internship Program interns will benefit from:

• Exposure to various aspects of the business, including operations, marketing, finance, and more.
• Opportunities to develop new skills and gain hands-on experience through meaningful projects and assignments.
• Mentorship and Networking opportunities with professionals in the industry.
• Direct connection with a Manufacturing Maintenance team in the bakery industry.
• Exposure to bakery product manufacturing processes and equipment.

Work Eligibility & Travel Requirements: Hybrid internship - 3 days a week onsite at our Jackson, Michigan Home Office.

Interns will be required to be on-site at the Corporate Jackson office from May 18 - May 21 for onboarding, and from August 4 - 7 for final presentations. These are mandatory in-person participation dates for the internship program.

What Does It Take to be a Supply Chain Strategy & COE Intern?

Below are the minimum qualifications for the Dawn Inspire Internship Program.

• Must be pursuing a Supply Chain/Logistics or Business bachelor’s degree.

• The candidate must be entering their junior year or beyond with an interest in logistics.

• Current academic status must reflect good performance in relation to institutional academic standards.
• Strong interest in logistics, warehousing, or transportation.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and basic functions such as pivot tables.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Eagerness to learn and take on new challenges.
• Adaptability and willingness to embrace feedback and eagerness to learn and take on new challenges.
• Oral and Written Communication - ability to communicate to all levels of team members.

What Will Set You Apart?

• Intermediate Excel Skills
• Intermediate PowerPoint Skills
• Ability to review and analyze data.
• Takes initiative and executes tasks, while seeking support as needed.

What You'll Do as a Supply Chain Strategy & COE Intern

• Conduct research on assigned topics and present findings to the team.
• Collaborate with team members to brainstorm ideas and contribute to problem-solving efforts.
• Shadow and learn from experienced professionals in your field of interest.
• Actively seek opportunities to learn and develop new skills relevant to your career goals.
• Take initiative to suggest process improvements and contribute innovative ideas.
• Demonstrate the “Dawn Values” of Team Dawn and support our culture throughout the duration of the Internship Program. 
• Identified projects that you will be responsible for:
  • Interview stakeholders to identify opportunities for efficiency and cost improvement through technology and analytics in warehouse and delivery operations.
  • Analyze historical spend across Dawn’s Facilities, Fleet, and MHE to uncover opportunities to reduce downtime.
  • Collaborate with the Continuous Improvement team to optimize daily operational costs.
  • Gain a comprehensive understanding/knowledge of Dawn’s Supply Chain- Procurement Strategy & Center of Excellence team.
  • Create models and determine outcomes/best practices using appropriate techniques (such as simplified problem-solving methods) while leveraging data from applications to provide suggestions for improvement.
  • Map processes and conduct root-cause analyses using CI methodologies.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with departments such as Operations, Safety, Quality, Warehouse, SC Technology, Continuous Improvement, Fleet/Facilities & MHE, and Project Management.
• Other duties as assigned

Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Required to use motor coordination with arm, hand, finger, and leg dexterity.
• Required to exert physical effort in handling objects 25 pounds.  
• Normal setting for this job is office environment.

Note: The level of physical effort may vary from site to site and in some cases be greater or lesser than documented here.

Compensation

Undergraduate - $26/hr

Graduate - $28/hr

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An Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other status or condition that is protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID: 37407