Lean Kaizen Intern: Drive Plant Improvements (Summer)

Jack Link's Protein Snacks; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Jack Link’s is seeking a Continuous Improvement Intern for summer 2027 in New Glarus, WI. You will support the Continuous Improvement Process, assist root cause analysis, and help lead Kaizen events and KPI tracking to drive site performance.

The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, data-driven decision making, and collaboration with plant leadership to achieve targets. A bachelor’s in a related field is required, with Six Sigma/Lean knowledge preferred.

Qualifications

• Six Sigma/Lean knowledge required.
• Experience in statistical process control, root-cause analysis, or analytical methods.
• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Business, Engineering, Food Science or related field.

Responsibilities

• Be the plant level change agent responsible for leading and managing continuous improvement process.
• Work with Plant Leadership Team to monitor plant targets and KPIs.
• Establish action plans and follow-up meetings to advance process improvements.

Skills

Six Sigma/Lean knowledge

Statistical process control

Root cause analysis

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Manufacturing/Business/Engineering/Food Science

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Jack Link’s is seeking a Continuous Improvement Intern for summer 2027 in New Glarus, WI. You will support the Continuous Improvement Process, assist root cause analysis, and help lead Kaizen events and KPI tracking to drive site performance.

The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, data-driven decision making, and collaboration with plant leadership to achieve targets. A bachelor’s in a related field is required, with Six Sigma/Lean knowledge preferred.