Process Improvement Engineer Intern

Green Bay Packaging; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site fitness center

Steel-toed shoe allowance

Team-oriented workplace

Job summary

Green Bay Packaging is seeking a Process Improvement Engineer Intern to support operational excellence initiatives in our Green Bay, WI facilities. You will analyze processes, identify waste and bottlenecks, and help implement solutions that boost quality, efficiency, and productivity.

You will collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing teams, collect and interpret data, and contribute to Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen projects while developing documentation and

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in chemical, manufacturing, mechanical engineering, or a related technical field.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering software tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in evaluating and mapping current processes to identify waste, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret operational data to support process optimization and productivity initiatives.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects utilizing Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and other methodologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and sustain process enhancements.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, process maps, standard work, and performance metrics.

Skills

Analytical

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

MS Office

Engineering software tools

Job description

Position Overview

The Process Improvement Engineer Intern supports operational excellence initiatives by analyzing processes, identifying improvement opportunities, and assisting with the implementation of solutions that enhance quality, efficiency, and productivity. This role provides hands-on experience applying engineering and continuous improvement principles in a collaborative manufacturing or business environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in evaluating and mapping current processes to identify waste, bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret operational data to support process optimization, cost reduction, and productivity initiatives.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects utilizing Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and other process improvement methodologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing to implement and sustain process enhancements.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, process maps, standard work instructions, and performance metrics while supporting root cause analysis and corrective action activities.

Qualifications

Pursuing a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related technical field; strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering software tools preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Along with competitive pay, interns benefit from access to our on-site fitness center, a steel-toed shoe allowance, and the chance to gain valuable experience in a team-oriented workplace.

Green Bay Packaging benefits may vary by position or division.

Company Overview

Started in 1933, Green Bay Packaging Inc. is a family-owned, vertically integrated company consisting of corrugated container plants, a folding carton facility, recycled and virgin containerboard mills, pressure-sensitive label roll stock plants, timberlands, a paper slitting operation, and a sawmill facility. Headquartered in Green Bay, WI, Green Bay Packaging Inc. employs over 5,000 team members and operates more than 40 facilities in 16 states. Green Bay Packaging is committed to innovative product development, sustainable forestry practices, and emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement. For more information, visit gbp.com.

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