Summer 2027 Intern – Continuous Improvement

Shine BrightX LLC; Northlake (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Shine BrightX LLC is seeking an undergraduate student to analyze material and product flow across a multi-building network, identifying inefficiencies and opportunities. You will gain exposure to project planning, vendor coordination, sourcing initiatives, and oversight of operational improvement projects.

You will use data analytics to evaluate inventory placement and develop strategic recommendations for optimizing storage within the current facility footprint, collaborating with operations to

Qualifications

• Undergraduate currently enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university, majoring in Business Management, Process Engineering, or a related field.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize requests, and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills including listening, written, and verbal abilities.
• Ability to work cross-functionally, be independently driven, and adapt to changes.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; ability to use advanced tools for data analysis and process improvement is a plus.
• Must be authorized to work full-time in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Analyze material and product flow across a multi-building distribution and warehouse network to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.
• Gain exposure to project management activities including project planning, vendor coordination, sourcing initiatives, and oversight of operational improvement projects.
• Use data analytics to evaluate inventory placement and develop strategic recommendations for optimizing product storage within the existing facility footprint.
• Partner with operations teams to understand daily workflows, identify process bottlenecks, and recommend solutions to improve efficiency, productivity, and operational flow.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives by collecting and analyzing operational data to support decision-making and process optimization.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with supply chain, warehouse, and logistics teams to enhance material movement, storage utilization, and operational effectiveness.

Skills

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Project coordination

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Undergraduate student in Business/Process Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Analyze material and product flow across a multi-building distribution and warehouse network to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.
• Gain exposure to project management activities including project planning, vendor coordination, sourcing initiatives, and oversight of operational improvement projects.
• Use data analytics to evaluate inventory placement and develop strategic recommendations for optimizing product storage within the existing facility footprint.
• Partner with operations teams to understand daily workflows, identify process bottlenecks, and recommend solutions to improve efficiency, productivity, and operational flow.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives by collecting and analyzing operational data to support decision-making and process optimization.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with supply chain, warehouse, and logistics teams to enhance material movement, storage utilization, and operational effectiveness.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Undergraduate currently enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university, majoring in Business Management, Process Engineering, or a related field.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize requests, and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills including listening, written, and verbal abilities.
• Ability to work cross-functionally, be independently driven, and adapt to changes.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; ability to use advanced tools for data analysis and process improvement is a plus.
• Must be authorized to work full-time in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Compensation & Benefits

• $31.00 per hour, paid bi-weekly.
• $2,500 sign-on bonus paid within the first 30 days of employment.

Training & Development

• Mentor support for professional development.
• Participation in meet & greets and lunch & learns with KDP executives and organizational leaders.
• Professional development training including networking, skills development, and presenting.
• Opportunity to complete a project from start to finish and present findings to team, department, and senior leaders.

Career Progression

• Engagement in innovative projects within a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment to gain experience and grow professionally.