Operations Continuous Improvement Intern

Promega • Madison, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is an in-person opportunity located in Madison, WI, lasting between 3 to 9 months. It will begin in May or June 2027 and is suitable for a Summer 2027 Internship or a Summer to Fall 2027 Co-Op. You will join the Materials Management and Continuous Improvement teams to help drive automation and data analysis initiatives that reduce manual effort and improve inventory accuracy. Working alongside our team, you will help assist in extending our process automation framework to additional recurring workflows.

Requirements

• Completed at least one year of college and are actively pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Willingness to learn and grow technically.
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively on cross-functional projects.
• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a business, engineering, or science related field in their sophomore, junior, or senior year of school.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Experience leading a team or project activities.
• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple tasks and projects.
• Ability to solve complex problems.
• Demonstrated proficiency in digital tools and technology, including Microsoft applications and mobile platforms, with the ability to adapt and leverage emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, to improve efficiency, automation, and collaboration.

Nice To Haves

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain/Operations Management.
• Experience using lean manufacturing or six sigma concepts.

Responsibilities

• Analyze processes and data in Operations to identify and implement improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across the Operations organization. Facilitate, support, or lead project activities with these groups.
• Utilize continuous improvement lean tools, methodologies, and training.
• Apply data analytics methods to summarize results and build visual solutions for key performance indicators (KPIs) within Operations.
• Demonstrates inclusion through their own words and actions and is accountable for a safe workspace. Acts with kindness, curiosity and respect for others.
• Embracing and being open to incorporating Promega’s 6 Emotional & Social Intelligence (ESI) core principles in daily work.
• Understands and complies with ethical, legal and regulatory requirements applicable to our business.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree