Lean Operations/Continuous Improvement Intern
GE Vernova•Grand Forks, ND
•Onsite
About The Position
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Lean Operations / Continuous Improvement Intern to support key operational excellence initiatives within our plant environment. This internship is a great opportunity for a student or early-career professional interested in lean manufacturing, daily management systems, workplace organization, and data analysis. This is not a “sit-behind-a-desk” internship. The selected candidate will spend significant time on the production floor interacting with operations, maintenance, quality, engineering, and leadership teams.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field
- Strong interest in lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and plant operations
- Analytical mindset with the ability to collect, organize, and interpret data
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other basic data/reporting tools
- Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing or operational environment with cross-functional teams
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to Lean principles, 5S, Kaizen, Daily Management, or Operational Excellence tools
- Experience with data analysis and reporting
- Familiarity with manufacturing or plant operations is a plus
Responsibilities
- Support the implementation of Daily Management utilizing iObeya (New Daily Management Software)
- Assist with digital Lean initiatives using tools such as Power BI, Excel, Smartsheet
- Support problem-solving activities using Lean methodologies
- Assist tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify opportunities for improvement
- Provide support for BiQ (Built in Quality) rollout initiatives
- Conduct data gathering, tracking, and analysis to support lean and operational improvement projects
- Participate in Kaizen events to improve Safety, Quality and Delivery
- Help identify process improvement opportunities and support execution of action plans
- Collaborate with plant teams and stakeholders to ensure successful deployment of continuous improvement initiatives like 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work to improve workplace organization, efficiency, and safety
Benefits
- Great work environment
- Professional development
- Challenging careers
- Competitive compensation
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Career Level
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