Lean & Six Sigma Intern — Hands-On Process Improvement

Crosslinked; Cannon Falls (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Henkel in Cannon Falls, MN, is seeking a Continous Improvement Intern for Summer 2027. You will gain hands-on experience applying lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methods to active production processes in a on-site setting.

This internship focuses on Kaizen events, root cause analysis, and implementing process improvements to reduce waste and improve cycle time, under expert mentorship in a cutting-edge thermal materials manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience supporting Kaizen events and root cause analysis.
• Interest in process improvement and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Support lean/Six Sigma improvement projects and Kaizen events.
• Assist in root cause analyses to troubleshoot defects and bottlenecks.
• Help implement process improvements and measure their impact on performance metrics.
• Develop standard work instructions and visual aids to stabilize workflows.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

Job description

Henkel in Cannon Falls, MN, is seeking a Continous Improvement Intern for Summer 2027. You will gain hands-on experience applying lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methods to active production processes in a on-site setting.

This internship focuses on Kaizen events, root cause analysis, and implementing process improvements to reduce waste and improve cycle time, under expert mentorship in a cutting-edge thermal materials manufacturing environment.