Operational Excellence Intern

Talent Team • Escondido, CA

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About The Position

At Baker Electric we are energized by truly living our values - Team Builders, Relentless Follow Through, All-In, and Care for Others. When our team members work together with these things in mind, we do great things both individually and as an organization. Being an employee-owned company shows our drive for sustainable, long-term growth while enhancing the lives of our team members.
SUMMARY: The Operational Excellence Intern supports initiatives to improve process visibility, project tracking, and continuous improvement efforts across the organization. This role works closely with the Operational Excellence Manager to organize, maintain, and enhance tools and resources that support effective execution of improvement projects. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and interested in process improvement within a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail, particularly in data organization and documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Smartsheet, Revu, Trello, or similar tools is a plus.
• Interest in process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, or similar).
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and collaborate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred class level: Senior.
• experience with Smartsheet, Revu, Trello, or similar tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support development and maintenance of Smartsheet tools, including updating profiles, tagging, and organizing data.
• Assist in maintaining project documentation, including charters and schedules for process improvement initiatives.
• Help build and refine dashboards to track project prioritization, progress, and resource allocation.
• Edit and format Value Stream Maps (VSMs) for clarity, accuracy, and usability.
• Compile summary reports from VSM sessions using meeting notes and supporting materials.
• Support updates to Operational Excellence resources, including internal SharePoint pages and program materials.
• Assist with preparation of meeting materials and deliverables for SCOPE meetings.
• Participate in process improvement activities such as VSM and Kaizen events, as needed.

Benefits

• annual bonus eligibility based on company and individual performance, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards
• health insurance coverage
• an employee wellness program
• life and disability insurance
• a retirement savings plan
• an Employee-Owned Program (ESOP)
• paid holidays
• paid time off (PTO)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees