Summer Intern - Enterprise

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader whose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow’s breakthroughs today. From industry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products that enhance people’s lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Milliken’s curious minds and inspired solutions at Milliken.com and on Facebook, Instagram and  LinkedIn.

Job Title:  Summer Intern - Manufacturing

 Job Summary:

The Milliken Summer Intern position gives rising university juniors or seniors an opportunity to work on a significant process improvement project in a manufacturing environment.  This position is located at the  Enterprise Plant in Marietta, South Carolina.  You will report directly to a manager – either a Senior Process Engineer or a Process Improvement Manager.  The position is hourly paid.  The work schedule is Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.  The summer intern program begins in mid-May and ends the first week of August.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage a manufacturing related project for results

Determine solutions using continuous improvement techniques

Demonstrate creative thinking by identifying unique approaches to problem solving

Communicate effectively one-to-one and one-to-a-group

Work effectively with a diverse group of people to implement project improvements

Qualifications – Required:

Rising junior or senior at a university

Working towards a BS degree

Able to participate in the Summer Challenge Forum in June in Spartanburg, SC

Able to participate in our final presentation review on August in Spartanburg, SC

Qualifications- Preferred:

Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial engineering major

Efficient in PowerPoint and excel spreadsheets

GPA – 3.0 minimum

Able to start work on or before May 20th

Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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