Manufacturing Intern: Continuous Improvement & Projects

James Hardie; Cleburne (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Networking opportunities

Competitive pay

Exposure to James Hardie culture

Job summary

James Hardie is offering a 12-week paid internship in a manufacturing environment. You will gain hands-on experience in production processes, document workflows, and collaborate with operators to identify and implement improvements.

Preferred students are in chemical, mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering with strong communication skills. The role pays $20–$25 per hour, with mentorship and opportunities for growth within James Hardie.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in a relevant discipline at an accredited university.
• GPA 3.0+ required or preferred.
• Available to work full-time for 12 weeks during summer 2027.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Learn and document manufacturing processes, workflows, and quality standards across operational areas.
• Engage with operators and cross-functional team members to understand challenges and identify improvement opportunities.
• Create process maps and workflows for each assigned area following on-the-job training and observation.
• Analyze production issues and recommend practical solutions to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and performance.
• Identify and develop at least two continuous improvement projects with measurable business impact.
• Assist with project planning, tracking, and execution to ensure successful implementation of improvement initiatives.
• Lead or support the execution of approved improvement projects from concept through completion.
• Present project results, key findings, and recommendations to plant leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree student (anticipated graduation Dec 2027–May 2029)

Job description

James Hardie is offering a 12-week paid internship in a manufacturing environment. You will gain hands-on experience in production processes, document workflows, and collaborate with operators to identify and implement improvements.

Preferred students are in chemical, mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering with strong communication skills. The role pays $20–$25 per hour, with mentorship and opportunities for growth within James Hardie.