Lean Manufacturing Intern

Job Description Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Lean Intern to join our manufacturing operations team. This internship offers hands-on experience in Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies. The intern will play a key role in standardizing work processes, supporting kaizen activities, leading problem-solving activities, and driving operational excellence across production lines.
*this role is 5 days a week onsite*

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Lean Intern to join our manufacturing operations team. This internship offers hands-on experience in Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies. The intern will play a key role in standardizing work processes, supporting kaizen activities, leading problem-solving activities, and driving operational excellence across production lines.

Key Responsibilities

As a Lean Intern, you will:

• Conduct Time Studies: Observe and record cycle times for various operations to establish baseline data.
• Document Standard Work: Create and maintain Standard Work Charts and Standard Work Combination Tables for multiple production lines.
• Support Kaizen Events: Actively participate in at least one kaizen team, contributing to problem-solving and improvement initiatives.
• Identify and Implement Improvements: Analyze assigned areas for waste and inefficiencies, propose solutions, and assist in implementation.
• Lead and Support Problem Solving: Facilitate and contribute to structured problem-solving efforts using Problem Solving Process (PSP) and A3 methodologies, ensuring root causes are identified and countermeasures are effectively implemented.
• Visual Management: Develop and update visual controls and performance boards to support daily management systems.
• Engage with Operators: Collaborate with frontline team members to validate standard work and ensure sustainability of improvements.
• Support 5S Initiatives: Assist in organizing workspaces and maintaining cleanliness and order through 5S audits and improvements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• At least Sophomore standing at the time of application
• Must be returning to school at the conclusion of the internship
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with Lean tools such as 5S, Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping, and PDCA.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools.

We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

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