Continuous Improvement Intern (Summer 2026) - Full-time

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ABOUT US (AND OUR EXCITING FUTURE)

About The Opportunity

The Continuous Improvement internship will provide the candidate with systems training, manufacturing best practices, lean methodology, and front-line leadership training. This internship opportunity may include part-time on-site work through non-school days (not required) and full-time on-site work through summer & winter breaks (hours are flexible). This position will work from our Lakeville location. You will have guidance from a mentor on the Operations team as well as be included in Menasha Corporation’s Intern Program, which focuses on connection, experience building, and professional development.

Essential to this Position

The Continuous Improvement Intern will be responsible for assisting the Operations Team with projects starting in summer of 2026.

 

Areas of Learning/Responsibilities

• Work with operations to identify best practices driving standard work.

• Assist in continuous improvement A3/Kaizen events.

• Work with production to understand bottlenecks within processes.

• Work with peers and other departments to improve safety, quality, and performance.

• Demonstrate commitment to safety and perform job duties in accordance with company safety policies and procedures.

• Actively participate and implement Lean manufacturing initiatives.

• Support the operations team with other tasks as needed.

 

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate will be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Operations Management or another related degree.

• Ideal candidate will be in their 3rd or 4th year of college, but willing to consider other candidates based on prior experience.

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

• Ability to work both independently and in a team setting in a fast paced, high-volume environment.

• Eager to learn, self-motivating, detail oriented, reliable and strong initiative.

• Able to meet deadlines.

• Good communication skills, both oral and written.

This position is not eligible for relocation assistance at this time. This position offers an expected pay range of $19.00–$23.00 per hour, which may vary depending on the candidate’s level of education and applicable work experience.

Two companies, one vision.

Menasha Corporation consists of two companies that are leading the way to a sustainable future with packaging and supply chain solutions. Founded in 1849 and headquartered in Neenah, Wisconsin, we employ over 7,500 employees in 112 facilities in North America and Europe.

Our companies are leading corrugated and plastic packaging manufacturers and supply chain solution providers. Our Menasha Packaging Company is the largest independent provider of packaging and supply chain service solutions in North America, designing, printing, and fulfilling graphic packaging, display and merchandising solutions for over 1,800 brands, both in-store and online.

Our ORBIS business believes there is a better way to optimize today’s supply chains, with reusable packaging products and services. Reusable containers, pallets, dunnage, bulk systems and metal racks improve the flow product all along the supply chain to reduce costs, enhance profitability and add sustainability. 

Our products and services are used by global, name-brand companies in the food, beverage, health and beauty, over-the-counter pharmaceutical, industrial, automotive, and electronics industries. 

Come build an exciting, rewarding career with us, where you’ll have opportunities to grow. 

The possibilities are endless. The power is yours!

Menasha Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers.  All qualified applicants will be provided with equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or genetic information.