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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Exciting projects

9,000+ professional courses

Networking events with leaders

Ongoing feedback discussions

In-person and virtual social events

Job summary

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

The role supports Kaizen events, data-driven solutions, and training through standard work instructions and visual aids. Ideal candidates are undergrad/graduate students in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Data Analytics, proficient in Excel and Power BI, with a

Qualifications

• Undergraduate/graduate student status in relevant field.
• Strong Excel skills with data modeling.
• Familiarity with Power BI and data visualization.

Responsibilities

• Assist on lean manufacturing and Six Sigma process improvement projects.
• Collaborate with experts to optimize production processes.
• Support Kaizen events and root cause analyses.

Skills

Excel advanced

Power BI

Data analysis

Statistics

Education

Student in Supply Chain/Engineering

Tools

Power BI

Excel

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