I started off as a pre-med student in college, where I enjoyed my science classes. But it wasn't long before I began to miss learning about math. This realization prompted me to switch my major to bioengineering, giving me the best of both worlds. After graduating from Lehigh University, I joined Oliver as a Process Engineer in their Axis rotational leadership program. Last week, I finished my first 6-month rotation in the program.
My introduction to the Axis program came during a conversation with a future colleague at a career fair. The program's offering of diverse career paths piqued my interest, as did the healthcare industry. The opportunity to contribute to patient safety and improved quality of life also attracted me to the program. One of my favorite parts about being in the Axis program is getting to work alongside a variety of colleagues. I frequently work cross-functionally with teams like product specifications, finance, and pricing.
Through the Axis program, I get the opportunity to rotate through different roles in operations management, supply chain, and engineering over the course of two years. During my first rotation as an engineer, I was responsible for a variety of projects, each offering unique challenges and lessons. One of the projects I enjoyed most was focused on pouch optimization. Specifically, I was looking at shifting pouches from a narrow web to a wide web, intending to boost manufacturing efficiency.
Essentially, I was looking at how we can make more, high-quality pouches in less time. This was made possible using new technology and enhanced process controls.私はこのプロジェクトを楽しみましたが、それは、見過ごされがちなエンジニアリングの側面が、既にあるものを改良することの利点になると考えているからです。わざわざ一からやり直すことは必ずしも必要ではなく、ときには既存のメカニズムを発展させることが最善の策となることもあるのです。
サプライ・チェーン・スペシャリストとしてAxisの次のローテーションにシフトするときは、居心地の良い場所から離れることになると思います。不慣れな分野に飛び込むときには、経験したことのない課題や機会が付き物ですが、新しいチームと協働できると思えばワクワクしますし、プロとしての人脈を広げることにもつながるはずです。自分のこれまでの歩みを振り返って、新たにエンジニアリングのプロになる人に何かアドバイスをするとすれば、忍耐強くあり、自分自身にご褒美を与え、一日一日を大切に過ごすようにしてください。
