Lean & OpEx Intern: Process Improvement

Parker Hannifin Corporation; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin Corporation is seeking an Operational Excellence Intern in Ogden, UT to support continuous improvement initiatives across operations, supply chain, and cross-functional teams. You will analyze processes, map current-state workflows, and identify waste using Lean/OpEx methodologies.

Responsibilities include participating in Kaizen events, preparing root-cause analyses, and supporting the implementation of standard work, SOPs, and KPI dashboards.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
• Fundamental Lean and Operational Excellence concepts (PDCA, DMAIC, Kaizen).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with data and metrics.
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; exposure to data visualization is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Map current-state processes and analyze flow diagrams.
• Collect and analyze operational data (cycle time, throughput, defects, downtime).
• Identify TIMWOODS waste and propose improvements.
• Support development of future-state process designs under guidance of Lean/OpEx leaders.
• Participate in Kaizen events and CI projects.
• Prepare problem statements and root-cause analyses (5 Whys, Fishbone).
• Track project actions, timelines and results; validate benefits.
• Assist in standardizing improved processes and documenting SOPs.
• Apply 5S, visual management, Kanban and PokaYoke.
• Gather metrics and prepare reports and visuals for stakeholders.

Skills

Lean principles

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Written & verbal communication

Team collaboration

BI tools

Education

Bachelor's degree pursuit in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

Visio

Lucidchart

BI tools

Job description

Parker Hannifin Corporation is seeking an Operational Excellence Intern in Ogden, UT to support continuous improvement initiatives across operations, supply chain, and cross-functional teams. You will analyze processes, map current-state workflows, and identify waste using Lean/OpEx methodologies.

Responsibilities include participating in Kaizen events, preparing root-cause analyses, and supporting the implementation of standard work, SOPs, and KPI dashboards.