Intern (Operations Excellence)

Job Title Intern – Operations Excellence
Department: Operations Excellence
Reporting To: Head – Operations Excellence / Industrial Engineering
Internship Duration: 6 Months
Role Objective
To support the Operations Excellence team in driving productivity improvement, mechanization, automation, layout optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations. The intern will gain hands-on exposure to Industrial Engineering tools, Lean Manufacturing principles, and project execution while contributing to operational excellence projects.
Key Responsibilities
1. Process Improvement & Industrial Engineering
Assist in conducting time studies, work studies, and motion studies.
Identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvement opportunities.
Support implementation of Lean Manufacturing tools and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
Assist in identifying and eliminating Non-Value Added (NVA) activities.
Key Deliverables
Process improvement opportunities identified
Improved process flow and standardized work practices
2. Mechanization & Automation Projects
Support execution of mechanization and automation projects across operations.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external vendors during project implementation.
Assist in machine trials, validation, documentation, and performance tracking.
Monitor project timelines and maintain implementation trackers.
Key Deliverables
Timely project support
Successful implementation tracking
Automation project documentation
3. Layout Planning & Workflow Optimization
Assist in preparing and updating shop-floor layouts using AutoCAD or equivalent software.
Support workstation redesign to improve ergonomics and material flow.
Participate in layout optimization activities for improved productivity and space utilization.
Assist in material flow analysis and workstation balancing.
Key Deliverables
Optimized layouts
Improved workflow and space utilization
Reduced material movement
4. Productivity & Capacity Improvement
Collect and analyze production data.
Prepare productivity reports and dashboards.
Support capacity calculations and manpower utilization studies.
Participate in bottleneck identification and capacity enhancement initiatives.
Key Deliverables
Productivity improvement reports
Capacity analysis support
Performance dashboards
Desired Candidate Profile
Education
Final Year or Pre-final Year B.E./B.Tech or pursuing Master's in:
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Production Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Textile Engineering
Industrial & Production Engineering
Preferred Skills
Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering concepts
Knowledge of Time Study, Motion Study, Line Balancing, and Process Mapping
AutoCAD (preferred)
Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint
Power BI (preferred)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Good communication and presentation skills
Ability to work in a cross-functional environment
Proactive learning attitude
Learning Outcomes
During the internship, the candidate will gain practical exposure to:
Industrial Engineering practices
Manufacturing process optimization
Mechanization and Automation projects
Shop-floor layout planning
Lean Manufacturing implementation
Continuous Improvement methodologies
Project Management
Cross-functional stakeholder management
Data analysis and reporting
Manufacturing Operations Excellence

Work arrangement
No