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

Henkel Adhesives Technologies India Private Limited; Cannon Falls (MN); Vor Ort; USD 30.000 - 37.000; Vollzeit

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Zusammenfassung

Henkel Corporation is offering an internship in Adhesive Technologies Production in the United States. You will gain hands-on experience with lean manufacturing and Six Sigma projects, collaborating with experts to optimize production in a cutting-edge environment.

The role emphasizes data-driven problem solving using Excel and Power BI, with a focus on training and development during the internship. The program runs May 24 to August 13, 2027, with in-person and virtual interactions, and a

Qualifikationen

• Pursuing degree in a relevant field with expected graduation 2027/2028.
• Proficiency in Excel with advanced functions.
• Experience with Power BI and data transformation/visualization.

Aufgaben

• Gain hands-on experience with lean manufacturing and Six Sigma on real process-improvement projects.
• Collaborate with experts to solve technical challenges and optimize production processes.
• Support Kaizen events and root-cause analysis to troubleshoot defects and bottlenecks.

Kenntnisse

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Data analytics

Ausbildung

Undergraduate student (expected 2027/2028)

Master's/graduate student (pursuing degree)

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

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 selected to move forward in our recruitment process, you will receive an email from our talent acquisition team.
• 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.

Application Deadline: As long as the vacancy is listed on our Career Site, we are happy to receive your application

How is work at Henkel

About Henkel

Building on a strong legacy of almost 150 years, we are leading the way to reimagine and improve life every day. Today and for generations to come. Through our innovative and sustainable brands and technologies, across our teams around the world. Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.

The job offer is written in English. Should I write my application in English as well?

Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company, you will be working with colleagues from all over the world, and English is our official company language. Generally, our recommendation is to please write the application in the same language as the job ad.

Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?

Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company is a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.

Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?

Yes, in fact, it is our expectation that Henkel employees will want to grow and explore different career paths during their time with us. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level.

Our “Triple Two” philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and in two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company.

If I have questions regarding my application, who do I contact?

Our recruiting team will help you with all requests regarding your application. Contact the team here .

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