Job Description

Overall Purpose and Objective of Position: The Continuous Improvement Intern will support the logistics team by identifying and implementing process improvements. This role requires a strong understanding of process mapping, gap analysis, and action plan creation to enhance operational efficiency.

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Conduct process mapping and analysis to identify inefficiencies.
• Perform gap analysis to determine areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement action plans to address identified gaps.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure successful execution of improvement initiatives.
• Monitor and report on the progress of improvement projects.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Assist in the documentation of processes and procedures.
• Support the logistics team with other tasks as needed.

Qualifications

Education/Professional Certifications/Licenses:

• Basic Qualifications: * Currently pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• Preferred Qualifications: * Certification in Lean Six Sigma or similar methodologies.

Experience:

• Basic Qualifications: * Previous internship or project experience in process improvement.
• Preferred Qualifications: * Experience in the logistics or supply chain industry.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Basic Qualifications: * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. * Proficiency in process mapping and gap analysis. * Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Preferred Qualifications: * Familiarity with continuous improvement tools and techniques. * Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Additional Information

Company Conformance Statements:

• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

- Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
- 401k with Company Match
- Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles)

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Equal employment opportunity (EEO)

Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us