Continuous Improvement Intern
About The Position
This opportunity is for Summer 2026. WHO WE ARE: Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan since 1955, Lumbermen’s operates in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Minnesota. A leading distributor and manufacturer, we are driven by our mission to enrich lives by intentionally caring for all who experience us. We are employee owned and relationship powered. POSITION SUMMARY This paid internship offers the opportunity to gain valuable insight into the day-to-day operations of the Entry Door Division within Lumbermen’s and to assist in a variety of tasks and projects. Interns will be able to work alongside the Operations team and will complete special projects to gain valuable experience in the engineering field and better our organization going forward. Specific opportunities this position offers include: Learning company philosophies, culture, and branding. Learning communication and presentation skills. Understanding the business channel, we operate in and how we go to market. Focus on problem solving complex and technical operational issues. Support process development and document standard work. Design, develop, and implement workflow improvements that promote operational efficiency. Support LEAN manufacturing initiatives Completing a special project (to be determined based on areas of interest in the above)
Requirements
- Pursuing a degree in supply chain or analytics.
- Strong analytical and communication skills.
- Desire and willingness to learn
- Strong communication skills
- Strong internal motivation
- Openness to feedback
- Problem solving skills
- Relationship management skills
- Ability to model and drive safe working practices
- Leads by example, demonstrating a positive attitude and outlook
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
