Company Background:

Established in 1928, Genuine Parts Company is a leading global service organization specializing in the distribution of automotive and industrial replacement parts. Our Automotive Parts Group operates across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australasia, France, the U.K., Ireland, Germany, Poland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain and Portugal, while our Industrial Parts Group serves customers in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Australasia. We keep the world moving with a vast network of over 10,700 locations spanning 17 countries supported by more than 60,000 teammates.

Position Purpose:

We are seeking a motivated Industrial Engineering Intern or Co-op student to support a detailed time and motion study aimed at improving operational efficiency. The intern will work closely with cross-functional teams to define study objectives, establish key performance indicators (KPIs), and design data collection methods. This hands-on role combines observation, camera technology, and other innovative techniques to gather data, analyze processes, and identify opportunities for performance enhancements.

Responsibilities:

· Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to set clear test objectives and define KPIs for the time and motion study.

· Design and implement methods for collecting time and motion data using observation, video recording, and other appropriate technologies.

· Conduct on-site observations to document workflow, motions, and process steps accurately.

· Analyze collected data to identify bottlenecks, waste, and inefficiencies.

· Develop baseline metrics to quantify current process performance.

· Identify and propose potential improvements to increase efficiency, reduce cycle times, and optimize resource use.

· Prepare a comprehensive written report summarizing findings, baseline observations, and recommendations for process improvements.

· Present study results and quantified potential gains to leadership and executives in a clear, professional manner.

Location:

· Work location is located in the Windy Hill Corporate Office and Marietta/Kennesaw area.

Desired Qualifications & Experiences:

· Currently enrolled as a Senior or recently graduated with a degree in an Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, or related program.

· Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

· Ability to design experiments and define measurable goals (KPIs).

· Comfortable working with observation techniques and camera technology.

· Effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to create professional reports and presentations.

· Self-motivated with the ability to independently manage tasks and propose innovative solutions.

· Familiarity with time and motion study principles is a plus.

Learning Outcomes:

· Practical experience conducting time and motion studies.

· Hands-on use of data gathering technologies and analysis tools.

· Skills in defining objectives, goal-setting, and KPI development.

· Experience presenting technical information to senior leadership.

· Exposure to continuous improvement and process optimization methodologies

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