Hajimari Intern, Industrial Engineer

Your Dreams, Our Future.

Join the dynamic and diverse team at Shiseido Americas, a subsidiary of the world-renowned Shiseido Company Limited. Be a part of a portfolio of prestige beauty brands which includes Clé de Peau Beauté, Drunk Elephant, Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare, NARS, SHISEIDO and several prestige fragrance brands including Issey Miyake, Narciso Rodriguez and Tory Burch. At Shiseido Americas we value and celebrate human diversity, with a rich tapestry of employees from all backgrounds and experiences.

Headquartered in New York City with US offices and facilities located in New Jersey, Ohio, Texas and Florida, Shiseido Americas employs over 2,000 individuals in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Shiseido Americas is a hub of talent and innovation. Be inspired by the array of skills, knowledge, and integrity of your colleagues, and join our driving force as Shiseido continues its pursuit of beauty innovations for a better world.

At Shiseido Americas, we focus on our people. We strive to foster a collaborative workplace culture where creative thinking, inclusivity and unique diverse perspectives are celebrated in order to drive success for both our employees and the company as a whole. By prioritizing our team and promoting an open-minded environment, we push the boundaries of what's possible and bring new ideas to life.

Step into your Future! 

An internship at Shiseido Americas means joining one of the world’s top beauty companies with a rich portfolio of global brands. Our portfolio includes prestigious beauty brands such as NARS, Drunk Elephant, Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare, Clé de Peau Beauté, SHISEIDO, and several fragrance brands such as Tory Burch, Hermès, Issey Miyake, and Narciso Rodriguez.

We are seeking enthusiastic interns for the Shiseido Summer Internship program, a paid, full-time, 9-week experience from June 2nd to August 1st. This program offers hands-on exposure to the full product life-cycle, from Marketing to Manufacturing, along with impactful projects, networking opportunities, and professional development workshops. If you’re eager to learn and bring your ideas to life, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

About our Facility Team:

The Facility Team, consisting of engineers, technicians, custodians and maintenance leadership, are responsible for maintaining and ensuring operational efficiency of a modern distribution center and safely driving equipment reliability (reduce unplanned equipment downtime). The Facility Team also manages all aspects of capital improvement projects (scoping, planning, execution, budget management and project closure).

What You’ll Do:

• Partners with DC leadership to manage and/or co-manage process improvement projects from start to finish. Facilitate data analysis to conduct financial analysis.
• Conducts time studies and creates, documents, and communicates the process for each DC function.
• Manages and improves databases containing standards information, to include procedures and cost per order or unit.
• Partners with Operations teams to facilitate new process setup, pilot run support, process improvement, troubleshooting, and operations best practices.
• Determines and implements work procedures, processes, and systems to expedite workflow and achieve results.  Monitors and reports on adherences to procedures.

• Facilitates problem solving and continuous improvement activities, utilizing statistical techniques and other problem-solving methods. Proposes solutions and alternatives based on analysis.
• Assists in preparation or coordination of required process validation activities.
• Follows through on commitments and demonstrates consistency in communication and actions.
• Partners with Distribution Management team to facilitate the implementation of the Distribution UPH (units per hour) model throughout the operation.
• Assists in capital request generation by conducting ROI analysis as needed.

• Partners with maintenance leadership to drive equipment reliability leveraging data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Ability to use problem-solving skills, communicate effectively, and lead by example.
• Ability to learn and perform all warehouse processes as needed.
• Knows and understands the internal and external customer base.
• Ability to remove barriers that inhibit change.
• Dependable and accountable for achieving organization’s overall goals and expectations.
• Ability to provide feedback to management on strengths and developmental needs of warehouse team.
• Other projects and assistance as needed.

Requirements:

• Must be a rising Junior or Senior in college working towards a bachelor’s degree  
• Effective communication skills, attention to detail, and highly organized 
• Energetic, self-motivated, results oriented 
• Flexible and able to function in a fast-paced, safety-first work environment 
• Have a passion for cosmetics, the beauty industry and keeping up-to-date with industry trends  
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, TQM, Process Improvement and high performance concepts
• Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access
• AutoCAD, Visio, Microsoft Project
• Familiarity with distribution center technology preferred, but not required.
• Simulation and/or Production scheduling software a plus
• Ability to travel (less than 5%)
• Moderate physical effort and use of motor skills requiring manual dexterity. 
• Ability to climb stairs, lift 40 pounds, and regularly sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, bend, and crouch on a concrete floor. 

Shiseido is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other classification protected by Federal, State or Local law.

You may be asked to perform other duties needed to help drive to our vision, fulfill our mission and abide by our organization’s values.

What We Can Offer You

At Shiseido Americas, our pride extends beyond our rich legacy to our passionate and talented team that brings it to life every day. We recognize that without our people, innovation would not be possible. That's why we go above and beyond with our comprehensive benefits program to recognize our employees. With an array of options designed to give our employees peace of mind, our perks & benefits program is more than just a perk – it's an investment in our people's futures. Whether you're looking for comprehensive health coverage, retirement savings, or paid time off, our benefits have you covered! Check out a list of our Benefits and Perks offerings:

· Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

· Life and Disability Insurance

· Paid Time Off

· Paid Volunteer Days

· Paid Company Holidays

· Paid Parental Leave

· 401K with 6% Company Match

· Talent Development & Learning Programs

· Internal & International Mobility

· Product Discounts & Annual Gratis

· Employee Led Affinity Groups

· Tuition Reimbursement

Shiseido is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other classification protected by Federal, State or Local law