Summer Strategic Project Intern - Continuous Improvement

## Summer 2027 Strategic Project Intern - Continuous Improvement Apply:
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* Job Title:

** Summer 2027 Strategic Project Intern - Continuous Improvement#
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* Summary:

** As a Strategic Projects - Continuous Improvement Intern, you'll help drive operational excellence initiatives that improve efficiency, reduce waste, enhance quality, and support business performance across the site. Working alongside Continuous Improvement and Operations teams, you'll analyze data, identify process improvement opportunities, and help implement solutions that create measurable business value.
Throughout the internship, you'll gain hands-on experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma methodologies, process mapping, and digital transformation initiatives. You'll support projects focused on operational performance, cost reduction, standardization, and process optimization while exploring innovative applications of AI and Microsoft Copilot to improve workflows and decision-making.
Depending on business needs and individual performance, you may also have the opportunity to lead a project from concept through implementation, presenting recommendations and results to site leadership.#
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* Responsibilities Include:

**** Drive Continuous Improvement Initiatives
*** Support Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence projects focused on increasing efficiency, reducing waste, improving quality, and optimizing business processes.
* Partner with cross-functional teams to identify improvement opportunities and implement sustainable solutions that deliver measurable results.
* Assist in tracking project metrics and evaluating business impact.
** Analyze Data to Identify Improvement Opportunities
*** Collect, organize, and analyze operational, quality, and process data to uncover trends, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities.
* Develop reports, dashboards, and visualizations that support data-driven decision making.
* Present findings and recommendations to project stakeholders and leadership teams.
** Improve and Streamline Business Processes
*** Evaluate existing workflows and identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and improve operational processes.
* Support initiatives focused on cost savings, quality improvements, productivity gains, and process reliability.
* Participate in problem-solving activities to eliminate waste and reduce process variation.
** Support Digital Transformation Efforts
*** Develop and document process flows using process mapping and workflow management tools.
* Assist in integrating process documentation and workflows into digital platforms and business systems.
* Explore opportunities to leverage AI and Microsoft Copilot solutions to improve efficiency, automate routine tasks, and enhance user experiences.
** Apply Lean and Six Sigma Methodologies
*** Participate in Lean, Six Sigma, and Operational Excellence initiatives across the site.
* Utilize continuous improvement tools such as process mapping, root cause analysis, standard work development, and waste elimination techniques.
* Support Kaizen events and process improvement workshops when applicable.
** Develop and Maintain Process Documentation
*** Create and update work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), control plans, and standard work documentation.
* Ensure documentation accurately reflects current processes and supports operational consistency.
* Collaborate with process owners to maintain and improve documentation standards.
** Lead and Present Improvement Projects
*** Assist with project planning, execution, and milestone tracking.
* Communicate progress, challenges, and results to project teams and leadership.
* Present project outcomes, recommendations, and business impact…