Lean CI Specialist - Process Improvement & Cost Reduction

Kimball International; Tell City (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimball International is seeking a results-driven Continuous Improvement intern to lead and participate in Lean CI events across the facility in Tell City, Indiana. You will support process improvements, identify opportunities, verify outcomes, and help implement EMS and safety initiatives while communicating across teams.

The role requires prior manufacturing experience and successful Lean Internship Program completion, with a focus on cost reductions and practical Lean Manufacturing

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing experience required.
• Successful completion of Lean Internship Program will be required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead and/or participate in Continuous Improvement events throughout the facility to improve processes.
• Support the implementation of process improvement activities throughout the facility.
• Identify potential Continuous Improvement opportunities and events.
• Verify the effectiveness of implemented process improvements.
• Participate in the Lean Internship Program.
• Support safety and environmental initiatives to better serve our employees and community.
• Maintain effective communication between employees, management, support staff, other KI divisions, and customers as needed.
• Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities.
• Support and model the Company's Vision and Guiding Principles.
• Follow and support Quality Systems.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Problem-solving

Communication

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Lean Internship Program completion

Tools

Statistical techniques

Job description

Kimball International is seeking a results-driven Continuous Improvement intern to lead and participate in Lean CI events across the facility in Tell City, Indiana. You will support process improvements, identify opportunities, verify outcomes, and help implement EMS and safety initiatives while communicating across teams.

The role requires prior manufacturing experience and successful Lean Internship Program completion, with a focus on cost reductions and practical Lean Manufacturing