Spring 2027 Enterprise Excellence Intern

Shaw Industries • Dalton, GA

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About The Position

The Enterprise Excellence Intern will support strategic continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives across Shaw Industries. The role provides hands-on experience identifying opportunities to improve business processes, analyzing data, supporting project implementation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive measurable business results. The intern will gain exposure to Lean principles, process improvement methodologies, change management practices, and enterprise-wide business operations while contributing to projects that support Shaw's strategic goals.

The internship includes supporting improvement initiatives from planning through implementation and sustainment, analyzing operational and business data, and communicating findings and outcomes. The intern will work with associates and leaders across multiple business functions and present project results and key learnings to leadership at the conclusion of the internship.

Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying and analyzing opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance business processes.
• Support Enterprise Excellence team members in planning, executing, and sustaining improvement initiatives.
• Gather, organize, and analyze operational and business data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Participate in process mapping, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement activities.
• Collaborate with associates and leaders across multiple business functions to support project objectives.
• Develop recommendations and presentations to communicate findings and project outcomes.
• Support change management and implementation activities to help ensure successful adoption of improvements.
• Participate in team meetings, workshops, and improvement events.
• Present project results and key learnings to leadership at the conclusion of the internship.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern