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Hy-Vee Food Stores Supply Chain Industrial Engineering Internship in West Des Moines, Iowa
At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise “a helpful smile in every aisle” and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other.
Job Description:
SUPPLY CHAIN ENGINEERING INTERNSHIP – SUMMER 2025
Hy-Vee, Inc. is a progressive company focused on retail. To support retail we must continuously review our supply chain practices to ensure we are operating as efficiently as possible while maintaining excellent customer service to our stores and ultimately our customers. We have openings for interns in our warehouse and manufacturing operations. The positions will be located in Chariton, Cherokee and Des Moines, Iowa. The timeframe is approximately May 19th to August 15th, 2025. This Monday through Friday opportunity will be 40 hours per week. This internship is part of the Hy-Vee Supply Chain Internship program, which includes tours of Hy-Vee’s facilities, organized networking opportunities, and a final presentation to Hy-Vee Supply Chain leadership.
Primary Responsibilities:
Utilize Lean and continuous improvement concepts to improve safety, efficiency, and quality in processes at the manufacturing plant or distribution center
Document elemental breakdown of all job tasks for use in standard work, standard operating procedures, and training
Performs process analysis to determine productivity barriers; recommend and assist in implementing solutions for removing the barriers.
Works closely with plant leadership on continuous improvement opportunities and value stream mapping
Evaluate labor productivity utilizing labor management tools.
Assist in the maintenance of engineered labor standards.
Apply statistical methods and perform mathematical calculations to determine workflow processes, staff requirements, line balancing, root causes issues, etc.
The Successful Candidate will have:
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Experience with team leadership and teamwork, especially outside the classroom
Skilled in the following applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Ability to effectively communicate, verbally and written
Ability to identify problems, develop and execute solutions
Ability to work with basic engineering and mathematical concepts and principles, applying them to practical situations
Ability to be successful in a fast-paced environment
Relationship-building skills
Minimum Education/Experience Required to Perform Job:
Qualifications include working toward, or recently acquired, a degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
Interested candidates who meet the qualifications may apply online at www.hy-vee.com/careers.
For this position, we also require you to attach your resume with your application. If you have questions about this position, please contact David Blume at 515-559-5756
Are you ready to smile, apply today.