Continuous Improvement Co‑Op: Drive Kaizen & Kanban Excellence

Hunter Engineering Company; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Engineering Company in Raymond, MS invites applications for a Continuous Improvement Co-Op. You will work on Kanban improvements, Kaizen Events, and Value Stream Mapping to drive production efficiency on an onsite schedule of 40 hours per week.

Start date: early January 2027; End date: end of May 2027. Candidates should have a 2.5 GPA, majors in Industrial Engineering, Industrial Technology, or Mechanical Engineering, and working knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• GPA minimum of 2.5 (see resume)
• Majors listed: Industrial Engineering, Industrial Technology, or Mechanical Engineering
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Hands-on experience using tools is preferred

Responsibilities

• Improve Kanban System to achieve more consistent production rates.
• Participate in multiple Kaizen events to reduce inefficiencies and boost morale.
• Lead 6S organizational events to help organize work areas.
• Participate in Value Stream Mapping events to identify future improvement opportunities.

Skills

Kaizen events

6S

Value stream mapping

Education

Industrial Engineering

Industrial Technology

Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Hunter Engineering Company in Raymond, MS invites applications for a Continuous Improvement Co-Op. You will work on Kanban improvements, Kaizen Events, and Value Stream Mapping to drive production efficiency on an onsite schedule of 40 hours per week.

Start date: early January 2027; End date: end of May 2027. Candidates should have a 2.5 GPA, majors in Industrial Engineering, Industrial Technology, or Mechanical Engineering, and working knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.