Continuous Improvement Intern (Summer 2027)

Elkay; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Job summary

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is seeking a Continuous Improvement Intern for Summer 2027 to join the ZEBS team and gain exposure to leadership development and cross-functional CI initiatives at a site.

You will partner with leaders to identify improvement opportunities, help scope and prioritize CI projects, and support on-site daily management and measurement of results.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing bachelor’s degree: engineering preferred.
• Lean experience desired.
• Interest in mechanical tools, equipment, and processes (mechanical aptitude/hands on experience a plus).
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders, to assess current processes and identify process improvement opportunities.
• Manage the process of selecting, scoping, prioritizing, and executing CI projects including review of resource utilization.
• Collaborate with leadership to create best practices related to all functions to further align with overall business strategy.
• Develop and manage financial benefit and key performance indicator bowlers related to major activities.
• Support on-site visual daily management (VDM) and continuous improvement (#CI) goals.

Skills

Lean experience

Problem solving

Communication skills

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Mechanical tools

Job description

Continuous Improvement Intern (Summer 2027)

The Company Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We're a fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE: ZWS), with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow. Named by Newsweek as One of America’s Most Responsible Companies and an Energage USA Top Workplace, at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, we never forget that our people are at the center of what makes us successful. They are the driving force behind our superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience. Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for over 100 years, as one of today’s leading international suppliers of plumbing and water delivery solutions. Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over 2800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe. We hope you'll visit our website and learn more about Zurn Elkay at zurnelkay.com.

The Continuous Improvement internship gives students the opportunity to participate in exciting front-line business support functions. As an intern with Zurn Elkay, you will be part of the ZEBS (Zurn Elkay Business Systems) team, where you will have the opportunity to participate in leadership development and networking activities to gain exposure to Zurn Elkay culture and leadership. The ZEBS Intern will also have opportunity to develop general business and leadership skills while supporting the continuous improvement needs of a specific site / function.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders, to assess current processes and identify process improvement opportunities.
• Manage the process of selecting, scoping, prioritizing, and executing CI projects including review of resource utilization.
• Collaborate with leadership to create best practices related to all functions to further align with overall business strategy.
• Develop and manage financial benefit and key performance indicator bowlers related to major activities.
• Support on-site visual daily management (VDM) and continuous improvement (#CI) goals.

Experience and Skill Required

• Currently pursuing bachelor’s degree: engineering preferred
• Lean experience desired
• Interest in mechanical tools, equipment, and processes (mechanical aptitude/hands on experience a plus)
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Leadership Competencies

• Action Oriented – Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Customer Focus – Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Instills Trust – Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Optimizes Work Processes – Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Self-Development – Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.

Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation

What happens when two remarkable sustainability leaders come together as one? A sustainability powerhouse is born, making a splash in the markets they serve and saving the planet one innovative installation at a time. In early 2022, Zurn Water Solutions Corporation, a market leader in smart, sustainable water solutions, and Elkay Manufacturing, a commercial drinking water solutions leader, agreed to combine their two exceptional firms to become a single water solutions powerhouse. Together, the combined company offers a comprehensive package of innovative, sustainable, specified, engineered water solutions and sustainable plumbing products that provide water safety, water quality, and water conservation through critical service environments, while delivering total building solutions for new construction and retrofit applications around the globe. Our innovative solutions enable customers to advance their ESG initiatives and reduce operating costs while providing students, patients, patrons, and people within public and private spaces a safe, clean environment and access to fresh, pure, potable water – the essence of life itself.

What makes Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation special is our people and our culture. While playing a leading role in sustainability and water access are remarkable, what makes Zurn Elkay's story so compelling is the alignment of the two well-respected companies with powerful legacies and a combined 224-year company history and shared values and cultures where people matter most. Sustainably inspired, the company has a deep commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, water, and environmental stewardship, and giving back to the communities where we live, work and play. Our powerful legacy of caring and commitment is made possible by the exceptional people that embody Zurn Elkay's values.

We are looking for innovative, energetic people who want to help solve tomorrow’s challenges today.

Our Total Associate Engagement core value means we work hard to ensure our associates have opportunities to grow and an inclusive culture in which to thrive. From formal training to on-the-job development and exposure to new businesses, when you join Zurn Elkay, you will join a collaborative organization that will give you opportunities to thrive and grow.