Description : Continuous Improvement Intern (FTC: 2 years). Company : Kimberly-Clark. Location : Cape Town, Western Cape
About the position
This role will allow a successful candidate to support a high performing team, to learn Manufacturing excellence and best practices, and also to be exposed and experience to the Digital world in one of the top Manufacturing facility.
You will then need to apply and send your current updated CV, with confirmation of the below :
What will you be doing?
- Participate in 5s activities and audits in the mill
- Conduct time studies for manufacturing processes and look for opportunities to improve
- Visual management improvements in the mill
- Contribute to waste identification in manufacturing processes (8 waste)
- Participate in structured kaizen events
- Prepare/ Review standard work instructions for manufacturing processes
- Provide support in problem solving activities
- Select a project that will bring improvements to the mill
About Us
Huggies®. Kleenex®. Cottonelle®. Scott®. Kotex®. Poise®. Depend®. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, 25% of people in the world use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know that these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn’t exist without our experts, like you.
We’re also a team that truly cares about each other – kind of like a family but a productive and focused one. Employee research shows that our team members comes to work each day with confidence and security in knowing that their safety will never be compromised. We take pride in our ability to offer a healthy paycheck for a job well done and opportunities for our co-workers to develop their careers into new skills, roles, and schedules over time. There’s more than one way to create your future with our winning team. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark; you just need to apply!
About you
What are we looking for?
- Bachelors Degree/B-Tech in Industrial Engineering or Operations
- Great attention to detail
- Committed team player
- Willingness to learn and results-oriented
- Strong administration skills
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Customer Focus
To Be Considered
Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our fabulous recruiting team will then review your application and follow up with you if you seem like a great fit for this role.
And finally, the fine print…
For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world.
We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.
This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only. K-C will not provide relocation support for this role.
