Continuous Improvement (Lean Manufacturing) Intern

About the Role

• Internship focused on Continuous Improvement (Lean Manufacturing).
• Based in Vancouver, WA.
• Duration: Short-term (May 31, 2027 - November 19, 2027).
• Schedule: Full-time until mid-August, then part-time max. 20 hours/week.
• Salary Range: $22-$25/hour.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive Continuous Improvement & Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
• Improve operational efficiency and reduce losses.
• Support continuous improvement across the plant.
• Work alongside experienced WCM professionals.
• Gain exposure to shop floor operations and data-driven decision making.
• Identify and eliminate operational losses.
• Improve process stability.
• Support performance tracking.
• Sustain improvement initiatives.
• Develop digital solutions for loss identification and analysis.
• Engage in WCM governance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop training plans and procedures.
• Manage training compliance for new hires and internal transfers.
• Support WCM and Education & Training (E&T) projects and activities.
• Participate in Kaizen activities.
• Participate in WCM pillar initiatives.
• Participate in cross-functional improvement projects.
• Deliver measurable business results.
• Prepare data analysis reports.
• Create loss and performance dashboards.
• Conduct root cause investigations.
• Support continuous improvement projects.
• Develop process documentation.
• Prepare presentations summarizing findings and recommendations.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Experience in Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
• Experience in Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Experience in project management.
• Interest in manufacturing and operations.
• Ideally some manufacturing experience.
• Sustainability knowledge a plus.

Qualifications

• Suggested majors:
• Industrial Engineering
• Business Analytics
• Production and Operation Management
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Data Analytics
• Information Technology
• Information Systems
• Interest in continuous improvement methodologies.
• Interest in project management.

Process

• Application
• Video interview
• Final interview
• Offer letter
• Start on May 31, 2027

Timeline

• Job posting expires on November 16, 2026.