Summer Lean Operations Intern – TOS & CI

Daimler Truck AG; Mount Holly (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development and networkin

Housing and transportation stipend

Employee resource groups

Event ticket offering

Company social events

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America is seeking a motivated intern for the Truck Operating Systems and Continuous Improvement team in Mount Holly, NC. You will apply Lean Manufacturing principles, analyze performance data, and support process improvements across manufacturing operations.

This hands-on role offers exposure to Kaizen, 5S, value stream mapping, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering and operations.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s program or higher or have recently graduated within 1 year of start date (May/June).
• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Business, or related discipline.
• Interested in manufacturing operations, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with ability to interpret data and identify opportunities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to present findings.

Responsibilities

• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and productivity across manufacturing operations.
• Assist with collecting, analyzing, and reporting operational performance data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing activities, including Kaizen events, 5S, value stream mapping, and process improvement workshops.
• Assist teams in developing metrics, tracking progress, and measuring impact of improvement efforts.
• Help identify opportunities to eliminate waste and improve operational efficiency.
• Contribute to development of standard work, best practices, and process documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive project success.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Business, or related discipline

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Daimler Truck North America is seeking a motivated intern for the Truck Operating Systems and Continuous Improvement team in Mount Holly, NC. You will apply Lean Manufacturing principles, analyze performance data, and support process improvements across manufacturing operations.

This hands-on role offers exposure to Kaizen, 5S, value stream mapping, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering and operations.