Lean Operations Intern — On‑Floor Process Improvement

GE Vernova; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

On-site role

Job summary

GE Vernova seeks a Lean Operations / Continuous Improvement Intern to support daily management, Kaizen events and data analysis on the plant floor in Grand Forks, ND. You will work closely with operations, maintenance, quality and engineering teams to drive improvements and gain hands-on exposure to 5S, VSM and standard work.

This role emphasizes practical, on-the-floor learning in a fast-paced manufacturing setting, with opportunities to develop skills in Lean tools, data reporting and

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing or Business.
• Strong interest in lean manufacturing, continuous improvement and plant operations.
• Analytical mindset with ability to collect, organize and interpret data.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and data/reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of Daily Management using Lean software on the floor.
• Assist digital lean initiatives with Power BI, Excel and Smartsheet.
• Support problem-solving activities using Lean methodologies.
• Track KPIs to identify improvement opportunities.
• Assist with BiQ rollout and data gathering for lean projects.
• Participate in Kaizen events to improve safety, quality and delivery.
• Identify process improvements and help execute action plans.
• Collaborate with plant teams to deploy 5S, value stream mapping and standard work.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Data analysis

Teamwork

Excel & PowerPoint

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Pursuing degree in Engineering/Operations/Manufacturing/Business

Tools

Power BI

Smartsheet

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

GE Vernova seeks a Lean Operations / Continuous Improvement Intern to support daily management, Kaizen events and data analysis on the plant floor in Grand Forks, ND. You will work closely with operations, maintenance, quality and engineering teams to drive improvements and gain hands-on exposure to 5S, VSM and standard work.

This role emphasizes practical, on-the-floor learning in a fast-paced manufacturing setting, with opportunities to develop skills in Lean tools, data reporting and