Lean Process Improvement Intern (Data-Driven)

Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.; Town of Gallatin (NY); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Simpson Strong‑Tie Company Inc. is seeking a candidate for a full‑time role located in Gallatin, TN to support process improvement and data analysis across manufacturing operations.

The position emphasizes Lean Manufacturing, 6S, standard work, and visual management to reduce waste and improve performance. You will interact with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance teams to drive ongoing improvements.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Interest in Lean Manufacturing and process optimization.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to collect, organize, and interpret data.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in analyzing manufacturing processes to identify inefficiencies, waste, and improvement opportunities.
• Collect, track, and analyze data related to production performance, quality, and downtime.
• Support root cause analysis activities and help implement corrective actions.
• Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives including 6S, standard work, and visual management.
• Participate in Kaizen events and continuous improvement projects.
• Help document process improvements and assist in developing standard operating procedures.
• Work with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance teams to support ongoing improvement efforts.
• Assist with project coordination and communication of progress and results.
• Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Process Improvement

Data Analysis

Lean Manufacturing

6S

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Engineering or Operations Management or related field

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Simpson Strong‑Tie Company Inc. is seeking a candidate for a full‑time role located in Gallatin, TN to support process improvement and data analysis across manufacturing operations.

The position emphasizes Lean Manufacturing, 6S, standard work, and visual management to reduce waste and improve performance. You will interact with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance teams to drive ongoing improvements.