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Continuous Improvement Intern

Gates Corporation
Versailles, MO Intern
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/13/2026
Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.

Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.

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What to Expect

As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward thinking, open-minded and well-rounded individuals to join our global team. Located in our Versailles location, you will be a Continuous Improvement Intern

  • You will play a hands-on role in supporting our facilities journey towards operational excellence.
  • This is an exciting opportunity for you because you will learn and apply real-world Lean and Six Sigma principles, contribute to meaningful projects, and work alongside experienced operations and CI professionals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in identifying opportunities to improve inventory accuracy, productivity, quality, and overall operational performance.
  • Participate in facility walkthroughs, process observations, and data-gathering efforts.
  • Support basic application of tools such as 5S, standard work, value-stream mapping, and root cause analysis.
  • Help prepare documentation, visual aids, and training materials related to CI initiatives.
  • Collect and analyze operational data to support project recommendations.
  • Work with cross-functional teams including operations, engineering, quality, and supply chain.

About You

  • Currently pursing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or related field.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Pay & Benefits

  • Internship – May – August 2026
  • $20.37 per hour

WHY GATES?

Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.

The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate to loud. Temperatures can vary depending on weather conditions and can be extreme. Gates is managed in accordance with OSHAS requirements and requires all employees to wear steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, and a hard hat.

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