Milliken Johnston Plant 2026 Process Improvement Intern

Milliken and Company • SC

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About The Position

This position is located at Milliken Johnston Plant in Johnston, SC, and will report to the Process Improvement Manager. This role will provide the candidate with exposure to leading continuous improvement efforts at the site and the key role it has in the development and implementation of manufacturing process improvements, driving new performance levels, improving quality, consistency and cost.

Requirements

• Rising Junior or Senior working toward a BS Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical Engineering or related field
• Detail oriented
• Organizational skills

Nice To Haves

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Skills and ability to evaluate and optimize manufacturing processes
• Willingness to take ownership and responsibility as a highly motivated self-starter
• Ability to work and gain results in a team environment
• Desire to continuously lookout for improvement opportunities (efficiency, automation)
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Develop a thorough understanding of all factors and conditions that impact the processes and products, including environmental impacts
• Use sound project management skills to manage assigned internship project
• Analyze problems and implement solutions using critical thinking skills and focused improvement methods
• Incorporate creative thinking into the problem-solving approach to identify unique and different ways to make things better/more consistent/faster/cheaper/efficient
• Prepare diagrams, charts, tables to reflect findings and support recommendations
• Communicate and work effectively with a diverse group of associates to accomplish project and location goals
• Participate fully in the Safety Process

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees