Continuous Improvement Intern

Job Description

The Continuous Improvement (CI) Intern will support Lean Manufacturing initiatives within a fast-paced toy manufacturing facility. This hands-on, learning-focused role is designed to provide students with practical exposure to manufacturing operations and continuous improvement methodologies in a real-world environment.

The intern will work closely with CI and Operations team members to support improvement projects, assist with shop floor initiatives, and gain experience in applying Lean principles to drive operational excellence.

• Assist in the deployment and standardization of Lean Manufacturing tools such as 5S, visual management, standard work, and waste identification

• Support continuous improvement events (Kaizen events, Go-Look-See walks, workshops) including preparation, documentation, and follow-up tracking

• Create and update visual boards, presentations, and basic reports to communicate improvement activities and results

• Participate in the implementation of both global and local CI initiatives aligned with business strategy

• Document processes using flowcharts, photographs, and work instructions

• Spend time on the shop floor observing workflows and learning day-to-day production operations

• Collect, organize, and analyze data related to safety, quality, delivery, and operational efficiency

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Production, Quality, and Maintenance

• Contribute to special improvement-related projects based on business needs, skills, and interests

Qualifications & Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a 2-year or 4-year college or university program

• Pursuing a degree in Engineering, Automation, Electronics, Mechatronics, or a related technical field

• Strong interest in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or Operations

• Ability to manage assigned tasks with close supervision and clear guidance

• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills

• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn in a hands-on manufacturing environment

• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) preferred

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. However, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to any advertised closing date. So, if you're interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

What’s in it for you?

Here are some of what to expect:

Family Care Leave –We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.

Insurances –All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.

Wellbeing – We want you to be your best self, so you’ll have access to the Headspace App and lots of wellbeing initiatives and programs run by local teams where you are based

Colleague Discount – We know you'll love to build so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.

Bonus – We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme

Your workplace –You'll find this at the top of this advert and when you join the team, we'll confirm this with you.

We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong.

The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds (eg. sex, gender identity or expression, race/ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion and Veteran status) to apply for roles in our team.

We support our employees in being there for the moments that matter in life and celebrate families of all kinds, the loved ones that make us who we are. Being part of the LEGO Group also means taking part in our annual Play Day, playing a part in building a sustainable future and continuing our mission to “inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow.”

The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children’s Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer.

Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children’s Rights.

We conduct drug screening as a part of our drug free workplace policy and in support of our commitment to the health and safety of our employees.

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