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.