Lean Operations Intern - HMOS & Continuous Improvement

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

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and guidance

Paid internship

Networking opportunities

Meaningful projects

Job summary

James Hardie invites motivated students to join a 12‑week Lean manufacturing internship. You will gain hands‑on experience in HMOS deployment, problem solving, and continuous improvement while supporting site initiatives.

You will collaborate with operators and leaders, develop skills in data analysis, and present your improvements to site leadership. This internship is designed to build industry exposure and a path to a successful career.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program at an accredited university.
• Anticipated graduation between Dec 2027 and May 2029; rising junior or senior.
• Minimum GPA 3.0 and available to work 12 weeks in Summer 2027.

Responsibilities

• Support HMOS daily management systems, standards, KPI tracking and actions.
• Participate in Gemba walks and Lean workshops to identify improvements.
• Analyze operational data to spot trends and gaps.
• Assist with process work instructions and lean best practices.
• Collaborate with operators and cross‑functional teams on site initiatives.
• Ensure timely completion and measurable results for projects.
• Present outcomes and learnings to site leadership.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Analytical mindset

Lean/continuous improvement

Excel and PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline (IE, OM, Manufacturing Eng, Eng Mgmt, SCM)

GPA 3.0+

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

James Hardie invites motivated students to join a 12‑week Lean manufacturing internship. You will gain hands‑on experience in HMOS deployment, problem solving, and continuous improvement while supporting site initiatives.

You will collaborate with operators and leaders, develop skills in data analysis, and present your improvements to site leadership. This internship is designed to build industry exposure and a path to a successful career.