What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern - Continuous Improvement position at Alterman, Inc.?
Your Life at Alterman
During your internship at Alterman, you’ll have the chance to contribute to projects that directly enhance the way we operate and deliver excellence across the company. As a company where safety is our core value, you’ll be immersed in a culture that values people, innovation, and collaboration. You’ll partner with leaders and teams across departments to identify opportunities, solve problems, and improve the systems that keep Alterman wired for excellence. This is more than just an internship—it’s a chance to learn how continuous improvement drives lasting impact and efficiency in the real world.
What We're Looking For In You
This internship will focus on learning and applying Lean and Six Sigma principles to help improve processes across departments such as Strategic Workforce Solutions, Operations, and Field Installation. The intern will work alongside Continuous Improvement Specialists to analyze workflows, identify waste, and support the development of standardized processes. This will be a project-based and collaborative internship with opportunities to make real contributions to Alterman’s continuous improvement initiatives.
Duties And Responsibilities May Include
During your internship at Alterman, you’ll have the chance to contribute to projects that directly enhance the way we operate and deliver excellence across the company. As a company where safety is our core value, you’ll be immersed in a culture that values people, innovation, and collaboration. You’ll partner with leaders and teams across departments to identify opportunities, solve problems, and improve the systems that keep Alterman wired for excellence. This is more than just an internship—it’s a chance to learn how continuous improvement drives lasting impact and efficiency in the real world.
What We're Looking For In You
- Must be a current student working toward a degree in Industrial Distribution, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, or Business Management
- Interest in process improvement, data analysis, and operational efficiency
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills
This internship will focus on learning and applying Lean and Six Sigma principles to help improve processes across departments such as Strategic Workforce Solutions, Operations, and Field Installation. The intern will work alongside Continuous Improvement Specialists to analyze workflows, identify waste, and support the development of standardized processes. This will be a project-based and collaborative internship with opportunities to make real contributions to Alterman’s continuous improvement initiatives.
Duties And Responsibilities May Include
- Assist in conducting process observations and mapping to document current workflows
- Support data collection and analysis to identify improvement opportunities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement improvement recommendations
- Help create or update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for new or revised processes
- Prepare presentations and reports summarizing findings and project outcomes
- Participate in training sessions or workshops on Lean and Six Sigma tools
- Support communication and adoption of new process changes across departments
- Undergrad Junior status or above
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Excellent attention to detail and written communication
- Remain calm and focused in a constantly changing environment
- Ability to work within the hours of Monday through Friday between 7:00am-5:00pm
- Hours will vary and can be worked around course