Industrial Engineer Intern at Kenvue

What You Will Do

Support production (dispensary, manufacturing, packaging and distribution) processes to ensure these that these processes are optimized, reliable and efficient under the direct supervision of a senior engineer.

Four different pillars to achieve the above goal-

• Day-to-Day Support- The Industrial Engineer Intern (IE) is responsible to properly support the production area to ensure optimized performance and processes.
• Process Knowledge- The IE must understand the production processes for which he/she is responsible. This scopes scientific understanding of the process, knowhow on production equipment within the process and identifying risks to ensure execution in compliance.
• Product Stewardship- This pillar scopes basically the ownership of the product as well as the GMP documentation in responsibility. The IE will monitor the processes to ensure they are capable and in control, will lead or coordinate any changes (change controls, transfers, etc) and will lead or participate in root cause investigations in case deviations occur.
• Continuous Improvement- The IE should lead actions to improve the production processes and achieve leaner and more efficient practices. For this, the IE will identify improvement areas, evaluate risks and execute following Good Documentation Practices e.g., Change Control.

Key Responsibilities

Based on the four pillars;

Day-to-Day Support -

• Ensure that procedures and process within area of responsibility are performed in accordance with relevant Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions and current Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Drive and support close out of all relevant compliance related audit findings.
• Responsible for performing line-openings and in process checks according to legislative and company requirements.
• Update GMP documents (SOP, WI, PPI and PI etc), as required and train accordingly.
• Ensure effective communication to all relevant parties.
• Ensure all production documentation and processes are completed as per cGMP guidelines.
• Drive operator asset care with effectiveness checks.
• Drive root cause analysis.

Process Knowledge

• Understand process flow
• Understand process controls as well as risks
• Understand technically the equipment and optimization requirements
• Understand process/product cost structure
• Support training to operators

Product Stewardship

• Ensure GMP, EHS and Quality compliance during the execution of the Plan and all related tasks. Ensures compliance with work instructions according to the relevant SOP's
• Perform in process audits – both planned and ad hoc accordingly to ensure that GMP standards are met and maintained.
• Support regulatory with technical documents

Continuous Improvement -

• Drive, contribute and support continuous improvement initiatives of GMP compliance and standards within the department accordingly and together with the management team.
• Plan the implementation of improvement projects
• Perform internal assessments in production areas and develop corrective actions to strengthen cGMP.

Required Qualifications

• In process B Tech/B Eng (Industrial/Chemical Engineering)
• Good planning and administrative competencies
• Good verbal and written communication
• Logical approach to problem solving and trouble shooting.
• High work standards and business ethics
• Must be available to work shifts if required.

Core Competencies

• Interpersonal skills - Active listening, provides constructive feedback, team player, communication skills
• Must be inquisitive in nature
• Must enjoy problem solving
• Deadline and target driven approach and behaviour
• User knowledge of Microsoft Office