Lean Transformation Intern: Process Improvement

Marmon Holdings, Inc.; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k matching

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Marmon Holdings, Inc. seeks a motivated Continuous Improvement Engineering Intern in the Chicago area to support Lean deployment across the Marmon Transportation Group.

You will work with the regional Lean Specialist to promote lean tools, root cause analysis, and waste reduction, influencing teams at all levels to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost. Responsibilities include identifying process gaps, facilitating Kaizen events, and coaching staff on lean methods.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated energy, enthusiasm and initiative to create programs and drive outcomes.
• Ability to lead and influence others without formal authority.
• Willingness to travel 20–50% to other facilities/shops.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, SharePoint and Smartsheets.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with local team to identify process gaps and implement process improvement activities.
• Manage lean transformation activities and projects at a plant.
• Support automation projects by coordinating with the automation team.
• Facilitate Value Stream Maps and Kaizen/Impact Events from ideation to sustainment.
• Provide training and coaching on lean concepts to staff.
• Establish performance measures and regular progress reports.
• Participate in regular Management Review meetings and coordinate travel as needed.

Skills

Initiative

Influence others without authority

Travel willingness

MS Office suite

Tools

Excel

Word

SharePoint

Smartsheets

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

Job description

Marmon Holdings, Inc. seeks a motivated Continuous Improvement Engineering Intern in the Chicago area to support Lean deployment across the Marmon Transportation Group.

You will work with the regional Lean Specialist to promote lean tools, root cause analysis, and waste reduction, influencing teams at all levels to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost. Responsibilities include identifying process gaps, facilitating Kaizen events, and coaching staff on lean methods.