Continuous Improvement Intern - Nucor Towers & Structures

Nucor•Rock Hill, SC

About The Position

Nucor Towers & Structures Inc., a division of Nucor, is seeking an ambitious Continuous Improvement Intern to support our department in identifying and implementing process improvements across both manufacturing and business processes. This position will assist with a variety of CI initiatives, including supporting our Strategy Deployment rollout, root cause analysis, creating training materials, and helping to develop and improve our internal Lean Six Sigma Belt Program.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program (Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field).
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Strong communication, problem solving, and analytical skills.
Eagerness to learn Lean and Continuous Improvement concepts.
Self motivated with the ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Prior exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or process improvement concepts (coursework or project experience).
Experience with data analysis, process mapping, or business improvement tools.
Desire to pursue a career in operations, manufacturing, or process improvement.

Responsibilities

Support Continuous Improvement (CI) projects across manufacturing and office processes.
Participate in process mapping, time studies, and data collection to identify waste and improvement opportunities.
Support our Strategy Deployment rollout by helping to track goals, metrics, and progress.
Help design and update Lean and CI training materials, visual management tools, and communication boards.
Collaborate with CI teammates to develop and improve our internal Belt Program (Yellow and Green Belt).
Support kaizen events and document improvements for standardization and sustainment.
Participate in CI department meetings and contribute creative ideas to drive engagement and improvement.
Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.