Lean Manufacturing Intern - Summer 2027

Tremco Construction Products Group • Green Bay, WI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Summer 2027 Internship Opportunity at Carboline's Green Bay Plant. The 12-week program, running from May 17, 2027, to August 6, 2027, offers students hands-on experience in lean principles, data-driven problem solving, and process optimization. Interns will work under the guidance of the Plant Manager to drive change, eliminate waste, improve efficiency, and support key improvement initiatives in a fast-paced environment. The program aims to provide valuable experience, build connections, and allow students to apply classroom knowledge in a real-world setting.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• Available to work 30–40 hours per week from May through August.
• Strong communication, organization, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Expect light physical activity and extended computer use (up to 8 hours/day).
• Occasional visits to the production floor will require proper footwear and PPE.
• Must be able to lift/move up to 15 pounds as needed.
• Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; noise level is typically moderate.
• Students must have housing arrangements in or near Green Bay, WI for the summer, as housing allowance is not provided.

Nice To Haves

• Completed 30 credit hours.

Responsibilities

• Spot inefficiencies and gather data to guide smarter resource allocation.
• Join in on daily improvement huddles and contribute fresh ideas.
• Support Focused Improvement Team (FIT) events — including Level 3 Kaizen initiatives.
• Help with event prep and follow-up, ensuring momentum and results.
• Track cost savings from improvement efforts and celebrate wins.
• Brainstorm and implement performance-boosting ideas that enhance productivity, communication, and execution.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma problem solving tools to help analyze and mitigate a wide range of issues of varying complexity.
• Take on special projects and jump into new challenges as they arise.
• Champion Carboline’s commitment to safety and quality by adhering to all relevant policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship from experienced leaders.
• Participation in team-building activities and a workplace culture that values innovation, integrity, and growth.
• Affordable benefits.
• Company match 401K plan.
• Retirement pension plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed