Operational Excellence Intern: Lean, Kaizen & Process Improvement

Cawood Communications, Inc.; Cawood; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Cawood Scientific is seeking a motivated Operational Excellence Intern to support kaizen initiatives and drive continuous improvement at our Manchester site. This internship offers hands-on experience in process optimization and team facilitation while contributing to strategic priorities.

Join us this Summer 2027 for practical exposure to Kaizen fundamentals, waste walks, and visual management tools, with mentorship from seasoned professionals and opportunities to lead small projects.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in science, engineering, or business.
• Strong analytical and process-oriented mindset.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Interest or experience in Lean, Kaizen, or operational excellence methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Participate in planning and executing process improvement initiatives across the business.
• Contribute to Kaizen events and waste walks to identify and eliminate inefficiencies.
• Document and present findings, recommendations, and outcomes to improve efforts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency.
• Help build and sustain visual management tools including Daily Boards, Standard Work, and action trackers.
• Document and present findings, recommendations, and outcomes to improve efforts.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Lean/Kaizen exposure

Education

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

Job description

Cawood Scientific is seeking a motivated Operational Excellence Intern to support kaizen initiatives and drive continuous improvement at our Manchester site. This internship offers hands-on experience in process optimization and team facilitation while contributing to strategic priorities.

Join us this Summer 2027 for practical exposure to Kaizen fundamentals, waste walks, and visual management tools, with mentorship from seasoned professionals and opportunities to lead small projects.