Year-Round Operational Excellence Intern

Job Summary We are seeking a highly motivated year-round Intern to join our Operational Excellence team. This is a unique opportunity to join an energetic, cross-functional team that works together to improve business operations. This is a year-long internship role so the right candidate must be local to the San Diego area and be able to work an average of 20 hours per week onsite in our headquarters in Poway, CA.

The charter of the Operational Excellence department is to align GA-ASI automated and non-automated business processes to its business strategy to achieve targeted results, leading to effective overall performance through improvements of specific work activities whether within a specific department, between Operations organizations, or across the enterprise. Specifically, the department is responsible for:

• Business Analytics
• Business Process Council Execution
• GA-ASI Strategic Planning Execution
• GA-ASI Environmental Social Governance Program;
• GA-ASI Operations Six-Sigma Programs
• Operations Business Management.

What you’ll be doing

• Data analytics support to the operations business management and data management team
• Support the development and implementation of ESG Roadmap, with an emphasis on energy consumption, resource consumption, carbon emissions, recycling and organic waste, transportation, and sustainable design
• Assist in the planning and execution of our Operational Excellence Awards Program
• Support employee engagement efforts with a focus on recruitment and retention
• General support of the Operational Excellence Charters

Desired Skill Sets

• Strong passion for sustainability and a genuine interest in ESG initiatives
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in research and data analysis, with the ability to draw meaningful insights and present findings in a clear and concise manner
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and data management tools
• Experience in PowerBI encouraged but not required

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
Job Qualifications:

• Typically requires enrollment as an undergraduate student at a recognized college or university
• Ability to understand new concepts and apply them accurately
• Ability to follow general and detailed instructions as well as organizational policies and procedures
• Basic communication and interpersonal skills to enable effective interface with internal professionals
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment
• Basic computer skills

Salary:$38,230 - $56,838