What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operational Excellence Intern position at U.S. Pipe Career Center?
Why Join Our Team?
Do you want to be part of a team that is making a positive difference in lives all across the globe? Do you want to be part of a culture where you are recognized, respected, and rewarded for a job well done? U.S. Pipe has been providing quality water and wastewater products since 1899, and for the past 120 years we have proudly supported local governments, municipalities, water departments, and businesses all across the United States, and the world.
What We Offer:
- Team Collaboration: Join a team-oriented environment where collaboration is not just a buzzword but a priority.
- Career Growth: Be part of an industry leader renowned for world-class design, manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution, and take your career to the next level.
- Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a comprehensive benefits package with options tailored to meet your needs and those of your family.
About the Role:
U.S. Pipe is seeking an Operational Excellence Intern to join our team. The Operational Excellence (OpEx) Summer Intern will gain practical experience in continuous improvement by supporting projects, data analysis, and process mapping. The internship provides exposure to Lean methodologies, structured problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration while contributing to efficiency and quality improvements across operations.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Assist with process mapping, workflow documentation, and simple data analysis.
- Assisting in guide editing and creation on a particular process, 5S Audits, RIE’s and will conduct time studies.
- Prepare presentation materials to communicate findings and recommendations.
- Help identify improvement opportunities by observing and documenting current practices.
- Contribute to progress tracking and reporting on active OpEx initiatives.
Qualifications:
- Must be entering junior or senior year of a 4 year accredited college pursuing a Bachelor’s degree.
- Interest in continuous improvement, process excellence, or problem-solving methods.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, or similar tools (basic data analysis skills a plus).
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Organized, proactive, and eager to learn.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.