JOB DESCRIPTION



Summer 2026 Internship Opportunity!




Title: Lean Manufacturing Intern



Location: Green Bay, Wisconsin



Summary:



Are you ready to kickstart your career with a company that's making a global impact? Carboline is looking for motivated, curious, and driven students to join our team for an unforgettable summer internship experience! This immersive 12-week program (Anticipated: May 18, 2026 - August 7, 2026), offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience, build lasting connections, and make a meaningful impact-all before heading back to campus.




Join our dynamic team at the Green Bay Plant as a Lean Manufacturing Intern, where you'll work directly under the guidance of the Plant Manager to drive impactful change across our operations.

This internship offers hands-on experience in lean principles, data-driven problem solving, and process optimization.

You'll be part of a fast-paced environment focused on eliminating waste, improving efficiency, and supporting key improvement initiatives that make a real difference on the production floor.


What You'll Gain:

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  Meaningful, hands-on experience working on impactful projects that contribute to Carboline's success.


• Exposure to cross-functional collaboration and insight into how a global organization operates.


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  Professional development opportunities, including mentorship from experienced leaders.


• A chance to enhance your skills and apply classroom knowledge in a real-world setting.


• Participation in team-building activities and a workplace culture that values innovation, integrity, and growth.

• Currently pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field.
  
  Preferred: completed of 30 credit hours.


• Available to work 30-40 hours per week from May through August.


• Strong communication, organization, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.


• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn.

• Expect light physical activity and extended computer use (up to 8 hours/day).


• Occasional visits to the production floor will require proper footwear and PPE.


• Must be able to lift/move up to 15 pounds as needed.


• Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; noise level is typically moderate.


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  Students must have housing arrangements in or near Green Bay, WI for the summer, as housing allowance is not provided.

• Spot inefficiencies and gather data to guide smarter resource allocation.


• Join in on daily improvement huddles and contribute fresh ideas.
  
  


• Support Focused Improvement Team (FIT) events - including Level 3 Kaizen initiatives.
  
  


• Help with event prep and follow-up, ensuring momentum and results.
  
  


• Track cost savings from your improvement efforts and celebrate the wins.
  
  


• Brainstorm and implement performance-boosting ideas that enhance productivity, communication, and execution.
  
  


• Apply Lean Six Sigma problem solving tools to help analyze and mitigate a wide range of issues of varying complexity.


• Take on special projects and jump into new challenges as they arise.
  
  


• Champion Carboline's commitment to safety and quality by adhering to all relevant policies and procedures.