Live Oak Plant - Intern

Milliken & Company; LaGrange (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Milliken & Company in the United States offers an 11–12 week, paid Manufacturing Internship at our Live Oak location. This role supports Process Improvement projects, collaborates with cross-functional teams, and builds practical skills in problem solving, communication, and teamwork.

Responsibilities include supporting day-to-day activities, managing a manufacturing project, applying continuous improvement methods, and presenting findings.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BS degree or working toward one.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially advanced Excel.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Detail oriented and able to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day activities and key Process Improvement projects.
• Manage a manufacturing-related project to deliver results.
• Determine solutions using continuous improvement techniques.
• Demonstrate creative thinking to identify unique problem-solving approaches.
• Communicate effectively one-to-one and in groups.
• Collaborate with a diverse team to implement project improvements.

Skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Teamwork

Education

BS degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader whose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow’s breakthroughs today. From industry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products that enhance people’s lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Milliken’s curious minds and inspired solutions at Milliken.com and on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

POSITION TITLE

Intern - Manufacturing

POSITION OVERVIEW

This internship provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting real business priorities within Process Improvement. The intern will contribute to meaningful projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and develop skills aligned to professional growth and business impact. This role is designed to provide practical experience in a fast-paced environment while building foundational capabilities in problem solving, communication, and teamwork.

This internship is a full-time (40 hours/week), paid position that is 11–12 weeks in length during the summer of 2027, located at our Live Oak location.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support day-to-day activities and key projects within the Process Improvement

• Manage a manufacturing related project for results
• Determine solutions using continuous improvement techniques
• Demonstrate creative thinking by identifying unique approaches to problem solving
• Communicate effectively one-to-one and one-to-a-group

• Work effectively with a diverse group of people to implement project improvements
  

QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

Candidates with or working toward a BS

• Strong user of Microsoft Office suite of products, with advanced Excel skills.
• Detail oriented with excellent organizational and communication skills.

• Working towards a BS degree
• Able to participate in the Intern Leadership Forum in Spartanburg, SC
• Able to participate in the final presentation review in August in Spartanburg, SC

QUALIFICATIONS – PREFERRED

• Prior internship, project, or relevant experience
• Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial engineering major or related field
• Able to start work May 2027

Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.