Lean Manufacturing Intern: Data & Process Improvement

James Hardie

Pulaski (VA)

On-site

USD 28,000 - 34,000

Full time

12 hours ago
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Job summary

James Hardie is seeking a motivated student for a 12-week paid internship at our Pulaski, VA site. You will gain hands-on experience in data analysis, Lean manufacturing, time studies, and standard work while supporting the Finishing and Heritage lines.

You will shadow operators, collect data, identify waste, and draft SOPs under guidance from the Continuous Improvement team. This role offers mentorship and meaningful projects within James Hardie culture.

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in a relevant bachelor’s degree program with anticipated graduation between December 2027 and May 2029.
  • GPA 3.0 or higher.
  • Available to work full-time for 12 weeks during summer 2027.

Responsibilities

  • Learn the Finishing and Heritage lines end to end and shadow operators.
  • Gather and analyze data, conduct time studies, and identify waste-elimination opportunities.
  • Draft two to three SOPs or work instructions and update four to five existing ones.

Skills

Data analysis
Lean manufacturing
Problem solving
Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations or related field

Tools

5S
Kaizen
Root cause analysis

Job description

James Hardie is seeking a motivated student for a 12-week paid internship at our Pulaski, VA site. You will gain hands-on experience in data analysis, Lean manufacturing, time studies, and standard work while supporting the Finishing and Heritage lines.

You will shadow operators, collect data, identify waste, and draft SOPs under guidance from the Continuous Improvement team. This role offers mentorship and meaningful projects within James Hardie culture.

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