Lean Manufacturing Intern: Paid Operational Excellence

James Hardie; Wilmington (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Networking opportunities

Hands-on projects

Competitive pay

Job summary

James Hardie Building Products Inc. invites students to a 12-week paid internship focused on Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement. You will support HMOS deployment, participate in Gemba walks, and work on real projects that drive measurable outcomes in manufacturing.

You’ll learn to analyze data with Excel, develop standard work, and collaborate with operators and leaders. The program includes mentoring, networking, and opportunities to grow within the James Hardie family.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in a relevant field with a 2027–2029 graduation window.
• GPA at least 3.0.
• Available to work full-time for 12 weeks during Summer 2027.
• US work authorization is required.

Responsibilities

• Support HMOS daily management systems, KPI tracking and action follow-up.
• Participate in Gemba walks, Lean workshops and continuous improvement activities.
• Analyze operational data to identify trends, opportunities and gaps.
• Assist with standardization of processes, work instructions and Lean practices.
• Collaborate with operators, supervisors and cross-functional teams to drive site initiatives.
• Ensure timely completion and measurable results for projects.
• Present outcomes and learnings to site leadership.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree student

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

James Hardie Building Products Inc. invites students to a 12-week paid internship focused on Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement. You will support HMOS deployment, participate in Gemba walks, and work on real projects that drive measurable outcomes in manufacturing.

You’ll learn to analyze data with Excel, develop standard work, and collaborate with operators and leaders. The program includes mentoring, networking, and opportunities to grow within the James Hardie family.