Manufacturing Operations Intern - Process Improvement

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Mentorship

Professional development

Networking opportunities

Exposure to James Hardie culture

Job summary

James Hardie is seeking a hands-on intern to gain real-world experience in manufacturing operations and continuous improvement. The 12-week program provides exposure to plant processes, cross-functional collaboration, and a capstone project leadership experience with senior leadership.

You will work alongside engineers and operators, supported by mentoring and professional development resources to advance your career in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• GPA of at least 3.0.
• Enrolled in a bachelor's degree program with anticipated graduation between Dec 2027 and May 2029.
• Available to work full-time for 12 weeks during summer 2027.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Reliable transportation to the work location.

Responsibilities

• Build strong working relationships with operators, supervisors, engineers and cross-functional teams.
• Participate in Daily Management System (DMS) activities and support improvement initiatives.
• Observe processes to identify improvement opportunities and challenges.
• Analyze issues and develop practical solutions to improve safety, quality, productivity or efficiency.
• Collaborate with team to evaluate and implement process improvements.
• Lead or support improvement projects from identification through execution and presentation.

Skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Industrial Engineering

Job description

James Hardie is seeking a hands-on intern to gain real-world experience in manufacturing operations and continuous improvement. The 12-week program provides exposure to plant processes, cross-functional collaboration, and a capstone project leadership experience with senior leadership.

You will work alongside engineers and operators, supported by mentoring and professional development resources to advance your career in a manufacturing environment.