Operational Excellence/HMOS Intern - AZEK

Cognitioworld; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and guidance

Feedback and evaluation

Exposure to James Hardie culture

Networking opportunities and skill dev

Job summary

Cognitioworld in Wilmington, NC is seeking a motivated undergraduate student for a 12-week summer internship to support HMOS daily management systems, KPI tracking, and lean initiatives. You will participate in Gemba walks and Lean workshops to identify improvements and drive operational excellence.

You will analyze operational data, help develop standardized processes and work instructions, and collaborate with operators, supervisors, and cross-functional teams to deliver measurable results.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program at an accredited university with anticipated graduation between Dec 2027 and May 2029.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Available to work full-time for 12 weeks during summer 2027.
• Reliable transportation to and from the work location.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Support HMOS daily management systems, standards, KPI tracking, and action item follow-up to drive operational excellence.
• Participate in Gemba walks, Lean workshops, and continuous improvement activities to identify and implement process improvements.
• Analyze operational data to identify trends, improvement opportunities, and performance gaps.
• Assist with the development and standardization of processes, work instructions, and Lean best practices.
• Collaborate with operators, supervisors, leaders, and cross-functional teams to support site initiatives and improvement projects.
• Ensure timely completion and measurable results for assigned continuous improvement projects.
• Present project outcomes, recommendations, and key learnings to site leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Excel

PowerPoint

GPA 3.0

Education

Bachelor’s degree program in a relevant field (anticipated graduation Dec 2027–May 2029)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Support HMOS daily management systems, standards, KPI tracking, and action item follow-up to drive operational excellence.
• Participate in Gemba walks, Lean workshops, and continuous improvement activities to identify and implement process improvements.
• Analyze operational data to identify trends, improvement opportunities, and performance gaps.
• Assist with the development and standardization of processes, work instructions, and Lean best practices.
• Collaborate with operators, supervisors, leaders, and cross-functional teams to support site initiatives and improvement projects.
• Ensure timely completion and measurable results for assigned continuous improvement projects.
• Present project outcomes, recommendations, and key learnings to site leadership and stakeholders.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in a relevant discipline at an accredited university, with an anticipated graduation date between December 2027 and May 2029 (rising junior or rising senior).
• Strong academic performance with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Available to work full-time for 12 weeks during summer 2027.
• Reliable transportation to and from the work location.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Preferred skills include:

• Majors such as Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Industrial/Manufacturing Technology, or Business Management/Administration with focus on Lean, Continuous Improvement, or Operations.
• Strong communication and organization skills.
• Analytical mindset and interest in Lean/continuous improvement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay ranging from $20 to $25, depending on experience, skills, and geography.
• Full-time work experience with competitive pay.
• Meaningful projects with business impact.
• Mentorship and guidance.
• Feedback and evaluation.
• Exposure to James Hardie culture.
• Networking opportunities and skill development.