What are the responsibilities and job description for the Continuous Improvement Intern position at lumbermens?
This opportunity is for Summer 2026.
WHO WE ARE:
Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan since 1955, Lumbermen’s operates in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Minnesota. A leading distributor and manufacturer, we are driven by our mission to enrich lives by intentionally caring for all who experience us. We are employee owned and relationship powered.
POSITION SUMMARY
This paid internship offers the opportunity to gain valuable insight into the day-to-day operations of the Entry Door Division within Lumbermen’s and to assist in a variety of tasks and projects. Interns will be able to work alongside the Operations team and will complete special projects to gain valuable experience in the engineering field and better our organization going forward. Specific opportunities this position offers include:
- Learning company philosophies, culture, and branding.
- Learning communication and presentation skills.
- Understanding the business channel, we operate in and how we go to market.
- Focus on problem solving complex and technical operational issues.
- Support process development and document standard work.
- Design, develop, and implement workflow improvements that promote operational efficiency.
- Support LEAN manufacturing initiatives
- Completing a special project (to be determined based on areas of interest in the above)
SKILLS TO ATTAIN
- Effective communication skills and how to present to an audience
- How to facilitate successful outcomes through effective problem solving
- How to build and maintain strong relationships
- How to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
- How to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously
- How to develop 5S and lean manufacturing skills
- How to look at challenges and develop creative and viable solutions
REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- Pursuing a degree in supply chain or analytics.
- Strong analytical and communication skills.
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Desire and willingness to learn
- Strong communication skills
- Strong internal motivation
- Openness to feedback
- Problem solving skills
- Relationship management skills
- Ability to model and drive safe working practices
- Leads by example, demonstrating a positive attitude and outlook
Lumbermen’s is proud to be a drug and alcohol-free workplace. In addition, Lumbermen’s will not discriminate against any employee or candidate because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We participate in E-Verify.