Intern, Industrial Engineering/Supply Chain

James Hardie•Wilmington, OH

19d•$20 - $25

About The Position

James Hardie offers a paid, 12-week summer internship providing hands-on experience, professional development, mentorship, and opportunities to contribute to business-impacting projects. The intern will gain practical experience in Lean manufacturing, problem solving, employee engagement, and continuous improvement, while supporting the development and deployment of HMOS across a manufacturing site. The intern will complete and present an HMOS improvement project that identifies an opportunity, implements improvements, and demonstrates measurable results. The position collaborates with operators, supervisors, leaders, and cross-functional teams on site initiatives and operational improvements. The internship is full-time for 12 weeks during summer 2027. The stated pay range is $20 to $25 per hour; placement depends on factors including experience, skills, and geography.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in a relevant discipline at an accredited university.
Anticipated graduation date between December 2027 and May 2029; applicants should be rising juniors or rising seniors.
Minimum GPA of 3.0.
Available to work full-time for 12 weeks during summer 2027.
Reliable transportation to and from the work location.
Authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Target majors include Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Industrial/Manufacturing Technology, and Business Management or Business Administration with a focus on Lean, Continuous Improvement, or Operations.
Strong communication and organization skills.
Analytical mindset and interest in Lean or continuous improvement.
Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Responsibilities

Support HMOS daily management systems, standards, KPI tracking, and action item follow-up to drive operational excellence.
Participate in Gemba walks, Lean workshops, and continuous improvement activities to identify and implement process improvements.
Analyze operational data to identify trends, improvement opportunities, and performance gaps.
Assist with developing and standardizing processes, work instructions, and Lean best practices.
Collaborate with operators, supervisors, leaders, and cross-functional teams to support site initiatives and improvement projects.
Complete assigned continuous improvement projects on time and demonstrate measurable results.
Present project outcomes, recommendations, and key learnings to site leadership and stakeholders.