Key Responsibilities
Process Study & Documentation
Observe and map the current workflows from order receipt to execution.
- Identify bottlenecks, redundancies, and manual steps.
- Document standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Data Analysis
Collect and analyses data on lead times, demand forecasting, yield losses, and throughput.
- Study historical planning accuracy vs.
actual production.
Order Receiving & Promising
Understand the system/process of handling new orders.
- Evaluate how customer commitments are made (capacity, lead time, raw material availability).
- Suggest improvements to make order promising more accurate and reliable.
Optimization & Automation
Research planning tools/software being used and explore automation opportunities.
- Recommend integration points (ERP, MES, forecasting tools).
- Propose ways to reduce manual intervention.
Yield Loss Reduction & Throughput Maximization
Analyze production data to identify yield loss points.
- Collaborate with production & quality teams to understand causes.
- Suggest process changes or optimization algorithms to minimize losses.
Reporting & Recommendations
Create reports summarizing findings, improvement opportunities, and expected impact.
- Present suggestions with cost-benefit analysis to management.
Skills the Intern Will Gain
- Practical exposure to supply chain & production planning.
- Hands-on experience in process improvement & digitalisation projects.
- Exposure to real-world challenges in capacity utilisation, throughput optimisation, and yield improvement.