Spring 2027 Enterprise Excellence Intern

Job description

Job Title

Position Overview

Position Overview

The Enterprise Excellence Intern will support strategic continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives across Shaw Industries. This role provides hands-on experience identifying opportunities to improve business processes, analyzing data, supporting project implementation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive measurable business results.

The intern will gain exposure to Lean principles, process improvement methodologies, change management practices, and enterprise-wide business operations while contributing to projects that support Shaw's strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying and analyzing opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance business processes.
• Support Enterprise Excellence team members in the planning, execution, and sustainment of improvement initiatives.
• Gather, organize, and analyze operational and business data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Participate in process mapping, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement activities.
• Collaborate with associates and leaders across multiple business functions to support project objectives.
• Develop recommendations and presentations to communicate findings and project outcomes.
• Support change management and implementation activities to help ensure successful adoption of improvements.
• Participate in team meetings, workshops, and improvement events.
• Present project results and key learnings to leadership at the conclusion of the internship.

Qualifications

Required

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Competences

• Motivational Fit - The extent to which activities & responsibilities of the job, the organization’s mode of operation, and values provide personal satisfaction.
• Execute Action Plan - Execute an action plan aligned with strategic objectives; ensure work is completed efficiently and on time by setting priorities, establishing timelines, and leveraging resources.
• Influence Others - The capacity to persuade, motivate, or guide others toward achieving goals without relying solely on authority. 
• Initiate Action - Taking prompt action to accomplish work goals and achieve results beyond what is required; being proactive.
• Adapt and Change - The ability to remain flexible, open, and effective when facing new situations, challenges, or changes in the environment.
• Learn Continuously - The commitment to self-improvement by seeking out knowledge, feedback, and new skills throughout your career.

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