Operational Excellence Intern: Kaizen & Process Improvement

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense; Selby; Hybrid; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensign-Bickford Industries (EBI) through its Cawood Scientific Sciantic division invites a motivated Operational Excellence Intern for Summer 2027 in Selby, North Yorkshire. You will support Kaizen initiatives, assist with process improvement, and help implement visual management tools.

The role offers hands-on exposure to cross-functional teams, daily boards, standard work, and action trackers, plus mentorship from experienced professionals and opportunities to contribute to real business

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Science, Engineering, or Business.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Interest or experience in Lean, Kaizen or operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute process improvement initiatives across the site.
• Contribute to Kaizen events and waste walks to identify inefficiencies.
• Document and present findings, recommendations, and outcomes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to boost operational efficiency.
• Help build and sustain visual management tools like Daily Boards and Standard Work.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Process-oriented

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Facilitation

Lean/Kaizen

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (Science, Engineering, or Business)

Job description

Ensign-Bickford Industries (EBI) through its Cawood Scientific Sciantic division invites a motivated Operational Excellence Intern for Summer 2027 in Selby, North Yorkshire. You will support Kaizen initiatives, assist with process improvement, and help implement visual management tools.

The role offers hands-on exposure to cross-functional teams, daily boards, standard work, and action trackers, plus mentorship from experienced professionals and opportunities to contribute to real business