Lean Process Improvement Intern - Hands-On, Impact-Driven

Vet's Plus; Menomonie (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Vet's Plus is seeking a Continuous Improvement Intern to support lean manufacturing and process optimization across production and packaging lines (soft chews, gels, powders, etc.). You will gain hands-on experience with data collection, time studies, and CI initiatives while contributing to efficiency, safety, quality, and cost savings in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

The role emphasizes teamwork with supervisors, operators, and engineers, plus development of training materials and SOP

Qualifications

• Experience or coursework in data collection, time studies, and VA/NVA analysis on manufacturing lines.
• Participation in CI projects or cost-saving initiatives is desirable.
• Ability to document CI efforts and root-cause analysis sessions.
• Create and maintain visual management dashboards and standard work documents.
• Assist with 5S and workplace organization improvements.
• Collaborate with supervisors, operators, and engineers to validate ideas and drive change.
• Support development of training materials, SOP updates, and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in data collection, time studies, and VA/NVA analyses across production and packaging lines.
• Support CI projects, cost savings, and root-cause analysis sessions.
• Document CI projects and present findings to CI Engineer and leadership.
• Create dashboards and visual management tools.
• Support 5S and workplace organization improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate improvement ideas.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Data analysis

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Tools

Power BI

AutoCAD

Lucidchart

SmartDraw

Job description

Vet's Plus is seeking a Continuous Improvement Intern to support lean manufacturing and process optimization across production and packaging lines (soft chews, gels, powders, etc.). You will gain hands-on experience with data collection, time studies, and CI initiatives while contributing to efficiency, safety, quality, and cost savings in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

The role emphasizes teamwork with supervisors, operators, and engineers, plus development of training materials and SOP