Lean Manufacturing Intern - Summer

Summary

Are you ready to kickstart your career with a company that’s making a global impact? Carboline is looking for motivated, curious, and driven students to join our team for an unforgettable summer internship experience! This immersive 12-week program

Title: Lean Manufacturing Intern

Location: Green Bay, Wisconsin

Are you ready to kickstart your career with a company that’s making a global impact? Carboline is looking for motivated, curious, and driven students to join our team for an unforgettable summer internship experience! This immersive 12-week program (Anticipated: May 17, 2027 - August 6, 2027), offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience, build lasting connections, and make a meaningful impact—all before heading back to campus.

Join our dynamic team at the Green Bay Plant as a Lean Manufacturing Intern
, where you’ll work directly under the guidance of the Plant Manager to drive impactful change across our operations. This internship offers hands‑on experience in lean principles, data‑driven problem solving, and process optimization. You’ll be part of a fast‑paced environment focused on eliminating waste, improving efficiency, and supporting key improvement initiatives that make a real difference on the production floor.

• Meaningful, hands‑on experience working on impactful projects that contribute to Carboline’s success.
• Exposure to cross‑functional collaboration and insight into how a global organization operates.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship from experienced leaders.
• A chance to enhance your skills and apply classroom knowledge in a real‑world setting.
• Participation in team‑building activities and a workplace culture that values innovation, integrity, and growth.

• Currently pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field. Preferred: completed of 30 credit hours.
• Available to work 30–40 hours per week from May through August.
• Strong communication, organization, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn.

• Expect light physical activity and extended computer use (up to 8 hours/day).
• Occasional visits to the production floor will require proper footwear and PPE.
• Must be able to lift/move up to 15 pounds as needed.
• Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; noise level is typically moderate.
• Students must have housing arrangements in or near Green Bay, WI for the summer, as housing allowance is not provided.

• Spot inefficiencies and gather data to guide smarter resource allocation.
• Join in on daily improvement huddles and contribute fresh ideas.
• Support Focused Improvement Team (FIT) events — including Level 3 Kaizen initiatives.
• Help with event prep and follow‑up, ensuring momentum and results.
• Track cost savings from your improvement efforts and celebrate the wins.
• Brainstorm and implement performance‑boosting ideas that enhance productivity, communication, and execution.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma problem solving tools to help analyze and mitigate a wide range of issues of varying complexity.
• Take on special projects and jump into new challenges as they arise.
• Champion Carboline’s commitment to safety and quality by adhering to all relevant policies and procedures.

Carboline is a St. Louis-based coatings manufacturer with a global reach. The company, founded in 1947, produces high‑quality performance coatings, linings, and fireproofing products in more than 20 manufacturing facilities around the world. Carboline has been ranked a top workplace, so culture and maintaining a safe and clean work environment is something we take very seriously.

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