Lean & Process Improvement Intern (Operational Excellence)

Stfrancis; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and guidance

Networking opportunities

Exposure to James Hardie culture

Job summary

Stfrancis is offering a 12-week summer internship in Wilmington, NC for students pursuing engineering or operations management. You will support daily Lean management systems, participate in Gemba walks and workshops, and help standardize processes.

Strong Excel/PowerPoint skills and effective communication are valued. The role emphasizes Hands-on experience with continuous improvement, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and exposure to leadership through project presentations and

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program with anticipated graduation between December 2027 and May 2029 (rising junior or rising senior).
• Minimum GPA 3.0.

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

Strong communication

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Stfrancis is offering a 12-week summer internship in Wilmington, NC for students pursuing engineering or operations management. You will support daily Lean management systems, participate in Gemba walks and workshops, and help standardize processes.

Strong Excel/PowerPoint skills and effective communication are valued. The role emphasizes Hands-on experience with continuous improvement, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and exposure to leadership through project presentations and