Continuous Improvement Intern Job

Continuous Improvement Intern
Location: Jacksonville, FL (On-Site)
Hours: Monday - Thursday (10 hours)

Key Responsibilities:
- Observe and document current shop processes (freight car repair and related office processes), including the flow of materials and information, to support the shop's Value Stream Mapping action plan.
- Assist in time studies, process mapping, and identification of waste (defects, overproduction, waiting and delays, transportation, motion, etc.).
- Support continuous improvement projects, including 5S workplace organization, visual management, standard work documentation, problem solving, etc.
- Collect, summarize, and analyze operational data to support improvement projects and workshops and to calculate impact on business metrics.
- Participate in daily shop meetings, safety briefings, and improvement discussions.

Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Data Science or a related field.
- Strong interest in manufacturing, maintenance, or industrial operations.
- Comfortable working in a shop environment with proper PPE.
- Ability to observe processes objectively and ask thoughtful questions.
- Strong analytical skills and a passion for data-driven decision-making.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.).
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Strong communication skills across all levels of the organization.
- A proactive attitude and eagerness to learn and contribute to team success.
- Exposure to Lean, Continuous Improvement, or Operational Excellence concepts is a plus.

What You'll Gain:
- Real-world experience applying continuous improvement principles and methods.
- Exposure to freight car equipment and industrial repair operations.
- Mentorship from experienced shop and operations leaders.
- Opportunity to make measurable, lasting process improvements.