Lean Operations Intern: Kaizen & TPS

The Sherwin-Williams Company; Burnside (CT); Presencial; USD 25 000 - 34 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The Sherwin-Williams Company is seeking an Operations Intern at its East Hartford, CT site for a structured internship from May 30, 2027 to July 30, 2027. Hosted by the Operations Department, the role focuses on Lean and continuous improvement initiatives within a manufacturing/distribution environment.

You will observe processes, apply TPS/Lean tools, and support Kaizen activities while collaborating with frontline staff to drive improvements and sustain a Lean culture through daily management

Qualificações

• Must be enrolled in a college or university during the internship.
• Must have at least one year of work experience using Microsoft Office products.
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsabilidades

• Observe manufacturing processes with a CI mindset to identify waste and inefficiencies.
• Apply TPS principles and Lean tools to design and implement improved flows.
• Facilitate and support Kaizen activities with Quick Kaizen philosophy.
• Collaborate with operators, technicians, and supervisors to develop solutions.
• Support Lean culture through Daily Management concepts and leader standard work.
• Understand the standard work matrix and 5S/TAKT/Kaizen/SOP implementation.
• Engage in early career development programming via the GSC Program Team.

Conhecimentos

Lean principles

TPS

5S

Value Stream Mapping

Kaizen

Daily Management

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Formação académica

Engineering (pursuing)

Ferramentas

Microsoft Office Suite

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Sherwin-Williams Company is seeking an Operations Intern at its East Hartford, CT site for a structured internship from May 30, 2027 to July 30, 2027. Hosted by the Operations Department, the role focuses on Lean and continuous improvement initiatives within a manufacturing/distribution environment.

You will observe processes, apply TPS/Lean tools, and support Kaizen activities while collaborating with frontline staff to drive improvements and sustain a Lean culture through daily management