Lean Operations Intern - The Toro Company

The Toro Company • Tomah, WI

111d • $22 - $33

About The Position

The 2026 Summer Internship Program will run from May 18, 2026, through August 7, 2026. Candidates must be available to start on May 18 and participate through the duration of the program. The Toro Company (TTC) has delivered market-leading, innovative products and outstanding customer care for more than 100 years. With over 11,000 employees worldwide, TTC is headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota, USA. Our company designs and manufactures turf maintenance equipment; turf irrigation systems; landscape and lighting products; snow and ice management solutions; agricultural irrigation systems; rental, specialty and underground construction equipment; and residential turf and snow equipment. We market and sell TTC products worldwide through a network of distributors, dealers, mass retailers, hardware retailers, equipment rental center and home centers—as well as online direct to end users.

Requirements

• Interns must be enrolled in an educational program during the duration of the internship program
• Must be enrolled in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing Engineering or related fields
• High attention to details along with strong documentation skills required
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in MS programs
• Relationship building, collaboration, time management

Responsibilities

• Operational excellence and lean transformation activities including time studies, line transformations, process mapping, value stream analysis
• Lead continuous improvement projects using Lean methodologies, such as 5S, Kaizen, and Value Stream Mapping, to enhance operational efficiency
• Standardized work development and lean daily management system support
• Collaborate with production teams to implement Lean tools such as visual management, standard work, and error-proofing
• Assist with the design and implementation of production floor layouts to enhance efficiency and reduce waste
• Document current and future state processes and help develop training materials
• Participate in daily Gemba walks and contribute observations and suggestions
• Prepare reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations

Benefits

• Dress for your day – casual, corporate environment
• Volunteerism – 8 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community
• Summer Hours *Based on Location* – flexible schedule during the summer
• Competitive Pay – anticipated pay $22.00-$33.00 per hour

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees