Lean Ops Intern: Drive Continuous Improvement

The AZEK Company; Wilmington (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and guidance

Networking opportunities

Project-based internship

Job summary

The AZEK Company is seeking an intern for a Lean manufacturing-focused position in Wilmington, Ohio. You will gain hands-on experience in HMOS, daily management systems, and cross-functional improvement initiatives while contributing to measurable outcomes.

During a 12-week summer 2027 program, you will complete and present an HMOS improvement project, learn data analysis techniques, and develop Excel and PowerPoint skills with mentorship and exposure to Azek’s culture and leadership.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in a relevant discipline with an anticipated graduation between Dec 2027 and May 2029.
• GPA of at least 3.0.
• Available to work full-time for 12 weeks during summer 2027.

Responsibilities

• Support HMOS daily management systems, standards, KPI tracking, and action item follow-up to drive operational excellence.
• Participate in Gemba walks, Lean workshops, and continuous improvement activities to identify and implement process improvements.
• Analyze operational data to identify trends, improvement opportunities, and performance gaps.
• Assist with the development and standardization of processes, work instructions, and Lean best practices.
• Collaborate with operators, supervisors, leaders, and cross-functional teams to support site initiatives and improvement projects.
• Ensure timely completion and measurable results for assigned continuous improvement projects.
• Present project outcomes, recommendations, and key learnings to site leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

KPI tracking

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering / Operations Management / Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The AZEK Company is seeking an intern for a Lean manufacturing-focused position in Wilmington, Ohio. You will gain hands-on experience in HMOS, daily management systems, and cross-functional improvement initiatives while contributing to measurable outcomes.

During a 12-week summer 2027 program, you will complete and present an HMOS improvement project, learn data analysis techniques, and develop Excel and PowerPoint skills with mentorship and exposure to Azek’s culture and leadership.