Continual Improvement Intern
True Northon
Rock Hill, SCFresher42m agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
The role focuses on manufacturing, data analytics, and supply chain management. As a Continual Improvement intern, you will be given hands-on exposure to Lean Manufacturing through operational analytics, production optimization, supply chain processes, and cross-functional problem solving within a global advanced manufacturing organization. The internship takes place in Spring 2027.
Key Responsibilities
- Work directly with operations, engineering, supply chain, quality, and production teams to identify process improvement opportunities that enhance safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance.
- Support Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives across plant operations.
- Assist in Kaizen events, process mapping, and waste reduction projects.
- Analyze production, inventory, quality, and shipment data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
- Help develop KPI dashboards and operational performance reporting.
- Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
- Support 6S, visual management, and standardized work initiatives.
- Conduct time studies and workflow observations to improve efficiency.
- Assist with inventory optimization and supply chain improvement efforts.
- Collaborate with production teams to improve safety, quality, and throughput.
- Assist with facility safety orientation.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Power BI, Tableau, or other data analytics tools.
- ERP or MES systems.
- Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma concepts.
Qualifications
- Previous manufacturing or operations internship experience.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Positive attitude and growth mindset.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Curiosity for operational improvement.
Compensation
$20.00–$27.00 per hour.
Perks & Benefits
- Paid time off.