Valway Summer Intern 2027

Milliken and Company; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Milliken and Company is seeking a Valway Intern in 2027 for a paid full-time summer program at our Valway location in Georgia. The 11–12 week internship provides hands-on project ownership and exposure to cross-functional teams, with emphasis on problem solving and communication.

The role supports the Process Improvement department, requiring a BA/BS candidate, strong Excel and MS Office skills, and a drive to learn. Compensation is paid for a 40-hour workweek.

Qualifications

• BA Administration/BS Engineering in progress or completed.
• Strong MS Office skills, especially Excel, and detail orientation.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day activities and key projects within Process Improvement.
• Conduct research, analysis or data review to support decisions.
• Assist in developing reports, presentations or process docs.
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders across the organization.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement or efficiency gains.
• Present project findings and recommendations to leadership.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Microsoft Office

Education

BA Administration/BS Engineering

Tools

Power BI

DMAIC

5S

Root Cause Analysis

Job description

Valway Summer Intern 2027

Date: Aug 28, 2026

Location: Lagrange, GA, US, 30240

Company: Milliken and Company

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leaderwhose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow’s breakthroughs today. Fromindustry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products thatenhance people’s lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Milliken’s curious minds and inspired solutions at Milliken.com and on Facebook , Instagram and LinkedIn .

POSITION TITLE

Valway - Intern

POSITION OVERVIEW

This internship provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting real business priorities within the Process Improvement Department. The intern will contribute to meaningful projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and develop skills aligned to professional growth and business impact. This role is designed to provide practical experience in a fast-paced environment while building foundational capabilities in problem solving, communication, and teamwork.

This internship is a full-time (40 hours/week), paid position that is 11–12 weeks in length during the summer of 2027, located at our Valway location.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support day-to-day activities and key projects within the Process Improvement area
• Conduct research, analysis, or data review to support business decisions
• Assist in developing reports, presentations, or process documentation
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders across the organization
• Identify opportunities for process improvement or efficiency gains
• Present project findings, recommendations, or results

QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

• Candidates with or working toward a BA Administration/BS Engineering
• Strong user of Microsoft Office suite of products, with advanced Excel skills.
• Detail oriented with excellent organizational and communication skills.

QUALIFICATIONS – PREFERRED

• Exposure to DMAIC, 5S, Power BI, Root Cause Analysis, Excel
• Prior internship, project, or relevant experience

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

• Hands-on project ownership with business impact
• Exposure to cross-functional teams and leaders
• Professional development and networking opportunities

Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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