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We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically skilled co-op student to support our department in a variety of administrative and analytical tasks. This role will assist the Audit Results Analyst (ARA) with completing change notice documentation audits to ensure consistent presentation and compliance with established standards. The ideal candidate will enhance and maintain computer applications, spreadsheets, and databases to standardize information and generate departmental metric reports. Responsibilities also include monitoring and reporting performance against key metrics, as well as providing administrative support to the supervisor as needed. This position offers a great opportunity to contribute to process improvement and data integrity within a dynamic team environment.

Job Description:

The Co-op Student assigned to the Operations Department provides clerical, administrative, and project support to the Production Supervisor team. This role assists with organizing production information, maintaining records, and completing day-to-day tasks that help supervisors focus on achieving established goals for quality, cost, delivery, safety, and morale.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Assist Production Supervisors with monitoring, recording, and organizing daily production data such as production output, scrap, first runs, and overtime hours
• Support the maintenance of time and attendance records within UKG or other internal systems
• Help create and update cross-training plans, training matrices, and employee training records
• Prepare basic reports and spreadsheets for supervisors related to production performance and departmental metrics
• Organize and file documentation required for compliance with internal procedures and the collective bargaining agreement
• Assist with preparation of presentations or communication materials using Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Help coordinate information between shifts and departments (Maintenance, Engineering, Tooling, and Production Control) as directed by supervision
• Participate in 5S activities by helping track audits, update checklists, and maintain visual management boards
• Provide inventory clerical support to help ensure shipping and delivery requirements are met
• Perform data entry and administrative trouble-shooting for quality or safety tracking systems

• Complete special assignments and projects as requested by Operations leadership

Required Skills

• Basic understanding or interest in manufacturing environments
• Intermediate computer skills with applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and internal reporting tools
• Strong organizational and administrative abilities
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle sensitive information professionally and maintain confidentiality
• Detail-oriented with ability to work accurately in a fast-paced setting

Requirements:

• Candidate must be attending a 2 year college or  4-year university local to Saginaw
• Candidate must be pursuing a degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or Human Resources
• Candidate must be able to work 20-32 hours during Fall and Winter semesters
• Up to 40 in the summer
• Must have cumulative 3.0 GPA on 4.0 scale
• Must be a full-time student (12 or more credits) during Fall and Winter semesters
• Candidate must have right to work in the US and not require current or future sponsorship

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