Lean Operations Support Co-op
About The Position
Position Summary: This position will support continuous improvement efforts by gathering, analyzing, and presenting data, and by assisting with the implementation of Lean initiatives across operations. This role provides hands-on exposure to Lean manufacturing principles while contributing to measurable operational improvements. Major Responsibilities: Collect and organize operational data related to safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity Perform basic data analysis to identify trends, gaps, and improvement opportunities Support Lean initiatives such as standard work, one point lessons hour by hour, daily management, visual management, and waste identification Assist with process mapping, gap analysis, and time studies Prepare reports, charts, and presentations to communicate findings and progress Support implementation follow-up by tracking action items and results Collaborate with operations, engineering, quality, maintenance, and leadership teams to support improvement efforts Works with site or functional leadership to develop current and future Value Streams, standard work, sustained stability to achieve operating goals. Follow Regal Rexnord Ethics and Safety programs Follow State and Federal Environmental Compliance Programs. Perform other assignments as assigned. Learning Objectives: Gain practical experience applying Lean methodology in a manufacturing environment Develop analytical and problem-solving skills using real operational data Learn how data supports decision-making and continuous improvement Build professional communication skills through presentations and cross-functional teamwork
Requirements
- Education: Currently enrolled in college in an Engineering Technology, Operations, Business, or related program.
- Skills: Strong interest in Lean, continuous improvement, CNC machining or manufacturing operations
- Basic proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
Responsibilities
- Collect and organize operational data related to safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity
- Perform basic data analysis to identify trends, gaps, and improvement opportunities
- Support Lean initiatives such as standard work, one point lessons hour by hour, daily management, visual management, and waste identification
- Assist with process mapping, gap analysis, and time studies
- Prepare reports, charts, and presentations to communicate findings and progress
- Support implementation follow-up by tracking action items and results
- Collaborate with operations, engineering, quality, maintenance, and leadership teams to support improvement efforts
- Works with site or functional leadership to develop current and future Value Streams, standard work, sustained stability to achieve operating goals.
- Follow Regal Rexnord Ethics and Safety programs
- Follow State and Federal Environmental Compliance Programs.
- Perform other assignments as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
