Lean Manufacturing Intern - Summer 2027

Carboline•Green Bay, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a 12-week summer internship program (Anticipated: May 17, 2027 - August 6, 2027) at the Green Bay Plant, offering students hands-on experience in lean principles, data-driven problem solving, and process optimization. The intern will work directly under the Plant Manager to drive impactful change, eliminate waste, improve efficiency, and support key improvement initiatives on the production floor. The program aims to provide valuable experience, build connections, and allow students to apply classroom knowledge in a real-world setting within a global organization.

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.

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.