Lean Manufacturing Intern: Process Improvement

Henkel; Cannon Falls (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exciting projects

Online courses platform (9,000+)

Networking events

Ongoing feedback discussions

Intern social events

Job summary

Henkel is offering an internship in the Adhesive Technologies division in the United States. You’ll work on real process-improvement projects that improve efficiency, reduce waste, and support Kaizen events in a cutting-edge thermal materials environment.

You’ll gain hands-on experience with data analysis, Excel modeling, and Power BI visualization while collaborating with industry experts. The internship runs May 24 through August 13, 2027, with multiple learning opportunities and intern events.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in a relevant field with graduation in 2027 or 2028.
• Proficient in Excel with advanced functions and data modeling.
• Experience with Power BI and data visualization.
• Strong ability to interpret and communicate data insights.

Responsibilities

• Engage in lean manufacturing and Six Sigma project work.
• Collaborate with experts to optimize production processes.
• Support Kaizen events and root-cause analysis for quality issues.
• Implement process improvements and measure impact on metrics.
• Develop standard work instructions and visual aids.
• Collect scrap and downtime data to propose cost-saving solutions.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Statistical analysis

Education

Supply Chain, Business Administration, Chemical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, Computer Science or Data Analytics

Tools

Power BI (DAX, Power Query)

Job description

Henkel is offering an internship in the Adhesive Technologies division in the United States. You’ll work on real process-improvement projects that improve efficiency, reduce waste, and support Kaizen events in a cutting-edge thermal materials environment.

You’ll gain hands-on experience with data analysis, Excel modeling, and Power BI visualization while collaborating with industry experts. The internship runs May 24 through August 13, 2027, with multiple learning opportunities and intern events.