Operational Excellence Intern

Axalta • Detroit, MI

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About The Position

Are you a driven and innovative college student looking to jumpstart your career with a global leader in coatings technology? Axalta, a company renowned for its cutting-edge products and commitment to sustainability, is searching for talented individuals like you to join our Fast Track Early Talent Program. At Axalta, you’ll have the opportunity to work on impactful projects, gain hands-on experience, and collaborate with industry experts. Whether you’re studying engineering, chemistry, business, or a related field, we offer diverse roles that can help you grow and shape the future of coatings. Want to ensure your career is firing on all cylinders? Join us and be part of a vibrant company where your ideas and contributions truly make a difference. As an Operational Excellence Intern, you’ll be part of our Operational Excellence Center of Excellence (CoE) team and play a meaningful role in documenting, improving, and standardizing the way our operations run. This is a hands-on internship designed for a student who wants real-world exposure to manufacturing and operational processes, not just observation. You’ll partner closely with team members in both office and plant environments and contribute work that will have lasting impact across the organization.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail and an interest in how processes work and can be improved.
• Comfortable spending time in a manufacturing environment and engaging with frontline teams.
• Ability to organize information clearly and communicate effectively in writing.
• Curious, proactive, and willing to ask questions to fully understand how work gets done.

Responsibilities

• Support a key Operational Excellence project focused on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Assess and document the current SOP landscape across select operational processes.
• Update existing SOPs and help develop new ones to improve clarity, consistency, and usability.
• Spend time in our Mt. Clemens manufacturing facility to observe processes firsthand, ask questions, and capture accurate details.
• Create process documentation that may include written instructions, process maps, visuals, and photos to clearly reflect how work is performed.
• Collaborate with operators, engineers, and OpEx team members to ensure SOPs are practical, effective, and aligned with best practices.
• Gain exposure to Operational Excellence concepts such as process standardization, continuous improvement, and operational efficiency.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees