Business Excellence (Operations) Intern at Magnera… · Charlotte

Summary: Magnera Corporation is committed to creating new possibilities for a better world, leveraging over 160 years of experience in providing material solutions. They are seeking a Business Excellence Summer Intern to support strategic improvement initiatives focused on operational performance and cost reduction, working closely with the Business Excellence Director. Responsibilities: - Support active DMAIC projects through data collection, analysis, and documentation - Assist in developing project charters, problem statements, and tollgate materials - Conduct time studies and process observations on production lines - Integrate performance dashboards (safety, quality, downtime, OEE, run rates) - Analyze data related to throughput, waste, inventory, and cost drivers - Assist in implementation of Global Cost Reduction Process Alignment - Assist in Value Stream Mapping (VSM) activities and future-state design sessions - Document standard work and help improve process documentation - Support Kaizen events and improvement workshops - Track action items and follow-ups to ensure project execution discipline - Assist in identifying opportunities to improve EBITDA and working capital performance - Help prepare executive-ready summaries and presentations Required Qualifications: - Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business (Operations, Supply Chain, Finance), Data Analytics, or related field - Rising sophomore, junior, or senior preferred - Minimum GPA of 3.0 Required Skills: Lean Six Sigma methodologies, DMAIC, Data analysis, Process mapping, Operational analytics, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen events, Performance dashboard integration, Cost reduction processes, Process documentation