Lean Operations/Continuous Improvement Intern

GE Vernova•Grand Forks, ND

5d•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.

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
The selected candidate will spend significant time on the production floor interacting with operations, maintenance, quality, engineering, and leadership teams.