Continuous Improvement / Operations Summer Intern

FLANDERS is a world leader in renewing machines for heavy industry, specializing in the largest and most intricate applications. Our expertise encompasses distributing, servicing, repairing, designing, and manufacturing electric rotating machines.

We are looking for aContinuous Improvement / Operations Summer 2026 Internto join our Corporate Quality team in ourEvansville, Indianalocation!

This internship will touch on a variety of areas and disciplines related to Continuous Improvement administration and Operations management. It will include varies internship projects of co-leading and management of 5s workshops, and administration and roll out of PDCA Software System Mindcan.

Continuous Improvement (CI) Responsibilities

• 5s workshop schedule
• Kaizen events
• Problem Solving activities
• Daily Management system admin
• HUB facility upgrades
• CI reporting – Creating PowerPoint
• CI Daily management board
  
  

Operations (OPS) Responsibilities

• OPS reporting – Create PowerPoint
• Shadow operators
• Shadow ops leaders
• Attend 8 am DM meeting
• Spend time with other leaders i.e.: Supply chain, EHS, QA
• Learn and Implement PDCA software to Flanders Leadership
  
  

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student majoring in Continuous Improvement and Operations Management, or related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts in a clear, concise manner.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Excel
• Ability to work with others of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, and abilities in a constructive and collaborative manner
• Self-motivated, strong work ethic, innovative, solution-oriented mindset, with a passion for learning