Continous Improvement Intern - Summer 2027— United States, Cannon Falls, MN, Adhesive Technologies

Henkel; Cannon Falls (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exciting projects

Online courses platform (9,000+)

Networking events

Ongoing feedback discussions

Intern social events

Job summary

Henkel is offering an internship in the Adhesive Technologies division in the United States. You’ll work on real process-improvement projects that improve efficiency, reduce waste, and support Kaizen events in a cutting-edge thermal materials environment.

You’ll gain hands-on experience with data analysis, Excel modeling, and Power BI visualization while collaborating with industry experts. The internship runs May 24 through August 13, 2027, with multiple learning opportunities and intern events.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in a relevant field with graduation in 2027 or 2028.
• Proficient in Excel with advanced functions and data modeling.
• Experience with Power BI and data visualization.
• Strong ability to interpret and communicate data insights.

Responsibilities

• Engage in lean manufacturing and Six Sigma project work.
• Collaborate with experts to optimize production processes.
• Support Kaizen events and root-cause analysis for quality issues.
• Implement process improvements and measure impact on metrics.
• Develop standard work instructions and visual aids.
• Collect scrap and downtime data to propose cost-saving solutions.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Statistical analysis

Education

Supply Chain, Business Administration, Chemical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, Computer Science or Data Analytics

Tools

Power BI (DAX, Power Query)

Job description

Adhesive Technologies Production United States Full Time Limited

At Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil®, ‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our cutting-edge technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow.

This position is with our Adhesive Technologies business unit – where we empower our people to transform industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings.

Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.

What you’ll do

• Gain hands-on experience with lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies by working on real process improvement projects that enhance efficiency and reduce waste
• Collaborate with industry experts to solve technical challenges and optimize production processes in a cutting-edge thermal materials manufacturing environment
• Support Kaizen events and root cause analysis to troubleshoot defects, bottlenecks, or quality issues in material production
• Assist in implementing process improvements (e.g., cycle time reduction, yield optimization) and measure their impact on performance metrics
• Develop standard work instructions or visual aids to enhance workflow consistency and operator training
• Collect and analyze data (e.g., scrap rates, downtime) to recommend data-driven solutions for cost savings or productivity gains

What makes you a good fit

• A undergraduate student graduating in 2027 or 2028 or a master’s / graduate student pursuing a degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science / Engineering or Data Analytics
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions and data modeling
• Experience with Power BI, including DAX and Power Query for data transformation and visualization
• Strong foundation in statistical analysis and interpretation of data

Some perks of joining Henkel as an intern

• Exciting projects that allow you to make real impact and collaborate with Henkel colleagues worldwide
• Countless learning opportunities available through Henkel’s online learning platform with over 9,000 professional courses
• Networking events with Henkel business leaders, experts and sustainability ambassadors
• Ongoing feedback discussions throughout the internship that allow you to accomplish concrete goals
• In-person and virtual social events to connect with other Henkel interns across the country

Additional information

• This internship is NOTeligible fora housingstipend or relocation support
• This internship has a duration of May 24th – August 13th
• Recruitment for our 2027 internships starts in September 2026 and runs through early March 2027 or until all our positions are filled
• If a position you applied to is filled by another candidate, you will receive an email from our team alerting you that the position is closed

The salary for this role is $22-$27/hour. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualifiedapplicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

Operator

United States, Memphis, TN, Adhesive Technologies, Production