Business Operations Intern (12 months)

Job description

Business Operations Management Internship – 12 months

Do you want to contribute and shape the future of healthcare? We are currently looking for a talented placement student to work with our Operations Manager for 12 months starting in the summer of 2021. Based at Siemens Magnet Technology (SMT) in Oxfordshire, the intern will provide valuable input to projects across Operations, Logistics and Planning.

Siemens Healthineers is an international organisation that is driven by the goal to help people live longer, more fulfilled and happier lives. SMT are the global leader in our field, with 30% of the MRI systems around the world containing our superconducting magnets at the heart. Find out more about our products and services, and our site in Oxford here .

The Role:

Operations management at SMT has the key goal to deliver product on time to the right quality and cost within a safe environment. To achieve this we use Systems, Processes, and Methodologies, to analyse and to adapt to an often complex and ever-changing manufacturing environment. This opportunity will provide the change to participate in projects and studies including:

·       Product flow studies(VSM) to understand and reduce Lead Time and Manage inventory

·       Labour productivity generation and implementation through supporting Kaizen events and providing and communicating data

·       Analysis of resource flexibility measures and support the continued development of AVM People column

·       Restructure systems to continue the development of our structured approach to training methods and recording(skills matrix)  

·       Analyse and research our reporting methods applying lean business principles to reduce duplication and increase effectiveness. Support the introduction of Operations software.

·       Working with systems and processes to accommodate NPI.

·       Alongside your role, you will take part in our intern development programme teaching softer skills such as communication, teamwork, and commercial awareness.

The Candidate:

·  Currently studying towards a degree in Business, Management, Economics, or related discipline
·  Able to complete a placement or sandwich year as part of their degree
·  A creative thinker and problem solver
·  Be able to adapt to a fast-paced organisation
·  Have a flexible working approach, self-motivated and good time management
·  Experience of working in a team
·  Excellent written and verbal communication skills
·  An enthusiasm for working in the healthcare industry
·  Competent user of Microsoft Office software
·  German language skills would be an advantage

Siemens Healthineers:

Siemens Healthineers is a leading global medical technology company. More than 50,000 dedicated colleagues in over 70 countries are driven to shape the future of healthcare. An estimated 5 million patients across the globe benefit every day from our innovative technologies and services in the areas of diagnostic and therapeutic imaging, laboratory diagnostics and molecular medicine, as well as digital health and enterprise services.

Being part of our team:

Siemens Magnet Technology has been welcoming students for many years and they are genuinely valued across the business. Doing your internship with us involves a mixture of different work from being at a desk in the office to experimenting in the factories. We have a real sense of pride in all we do, and we want you to share this pride.

Our unique team spirit arises from embracing different perspectives, open debate, and the will to challenge conventions. Change is a constant aspect of our work. We aspire to lead the change in our industry rather than just react to it. That’s why we want you to seek, implement and celebrate your best ideas. We value equality, diversity, and maintain a supportive work culture in which you’re empowered to drive your own career and work your own way. We are what we are because of our people.

Benefits:

·  A competitive internship salary
·  26 days holiday
·  Subsidised restaurant and on-site gym
·  Access to our flexible benefits from private medical insurance to dental cover
·  Generous pension contributions
·  Corporate Social Responsibility opportunities including 2 paid volunteering days per year
·  Support from our 24/7 employee assistance programme

In addition, we provide a flexible and dynamic environment with the space to stretch beyond your comfort zone in order to grow both personally and professionally. Our unique team spirit arises from embracing different perspectives and you will join a diverse network of graduate and early career professionals.

What else do I need to know?

·  The internship will take place over 12 months starting in June – July 2021.
·  In our location four miles from Oxford, there’s ample parking and a bus stop on our doorstep.
·  Applications will be considered on a rolling basis so please apply early to avoid disappointment

Organization: Siemens Healthineers

Company: Siemens HC Ltd. MR Magnet Technology

Experience Level: Student (Not Yet Graduated)

Job Type: Full-time