Process Improvement Intern

Pratt Industries • Newnan, GA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Process Improvement Intern will work directly with the Process Improvement
Manager in a packaging manufacturing environment. This role provides hands-on
exposure to operational excellence, Lean manufacturing systems, quality
management systems, production analytics, and cross-functional collaboration.
The intern will observe, support, and participate in real-time improvement
initiatives across corrugator and converting operations.

This is not a clerical position and will be embedded on the production floor and
in data analysis activities.

Pratt (Impress Manufacturing), Inc. is looking for a motivated Process
Improvement Intern to join our team for Summer 2025. The ideal candidate will
support ongoing process enhancement initiatives across various departments,
aiming to improve efficiency, productivity, and quality within our operations.

The goal of this internship position is to provide an opportunity for students
to gain real world experience in the Packaging industry and to help students
develop professionally in a progressive manner with an increasing amount of
responsibility. This position is ideally suited for students who are interested
in and capable of working for Summer of 2025 (May-August). The internship will
end with the Intern Summit at the Pratt Corporate Headquarters where interns
will present their projects to the executive team.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Business, or related field
• Strong analytical mindset
• Proficient in Excel or Google Sheets
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment
• Strong communication skills
• Willingness to ask questions and engage on the production floor
• Undergraduate or graduate student majoring in engineering or supply chain at the sophomore level or higher.
• Strong analytical skills with an ability to assess processes and suggest improvements
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and independently when required
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Enrolled in school pursuing a degree.
• Minimum current college Freshman entering Sophomore year in the fall
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Process improvement skills
• High level of initiative and self-motivation
• Ability to plan and execute projects
• Ability to understand processes quickly
• Effective communication skills
• High desire to learn and implement new skills
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to interpret and apply department policies and procedures and applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• PC skills; Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); and other applicable applications;

Responsibilities

• Shadow the Process Improvement Manager & Plant Manager during: Daily production meetings
• Gemba walks
• Downtime reviews
• Quality investigations
• Cross-functional improvement discussions
• Assist in collecting and organizing operational data (waste %, downtime minutes, setup time, throughput, etc.)
• Support analysis of machine performance across equipment
• Help build and update dashboards in Excel or Google Sheets
• Observe and document standard work processes
• Participate in Lean initiatives (5S audits, DMS boards, layered process audits, etc.)
• Assist with development of work instructions and visual management tools
• Support root cause analysis efforts using structured problem-solving methods
• Prepare summary reports or one-page presentations on assigned projects
• Responsible for developing and implementing sustainable process improvement and LEAN manufacturing initiatives.
• Continuously providing high levels of customer service, continuous support and proactive involvement to customers, leadership and peers.
• Championing ideas and suggestions to simplify and improve complex work processes.
• Providing advice, education, training, coaching and encouragement to others.
• Utilizing best practices and techniques for addressing customer concerns.
• Conducting business-specific research, analyzing data, interpreting results and making recommendations.
• Consistently delivering against project and action plans, anticipating and overcoming issues and obstacles.
• Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with Team Members at all organizational levels.
• Developing or assisting with the development of Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, Process Flows, and Local Operating Procedure documents relating to policy and procedures.
• Monitoring production processes to identify potential issues for Pratt Industries or its customers and in conjunction with other departmental heads, implements corrective/preventive action(s).
• Provides guidance in the management of health, safety, and environmental functions, such as training, compliance and reporting, and various regulatory requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Submit weekly report to the Human Resources Manager.
• Attend Intern Summit to present project and findings.

Benefits

• Pratt Industries offers competitive compensation plans with a full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, All State, Pre-Paid Legal, and 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, paid holidays, and childbearing and parental leave.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees