The Blueprint (Role Profile)

This internship provides hands-on experience supporting operational excellence initiatives within the Lexington manufacturing facility. You will work alongside engineering and operations teams to identify opportunities, improve processes, and support projects that drive efficiency, productivity, and cost reduction.

You won’t be observing from the sidelines. You’ll be in the plant, working on real problems tied to Cleco, HK Porter, and Crescent product lines.

The Build (Responsibilities)

• Support continuous improvement projects focused on productivity, efficiency, and waste reduction
• Assist with time studies, process mapping, and workflow analysis on the plant floor
• Help identify bottlenecks in manufacturing and material flow
• Partner with engineering and operations to support process improvements and small-scale automation efforts
• Collect and analyze production data to identify trends and improvement opportunities
• Assist in developing and updating standard work instructions and documentation
• Participate in root cause problem solving and corrective action efforts
• Support implementation of lean manufacturing principles across the site
• Help track and report on key performance metrics

The Toolbox (Qualifications)

• Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Interest in manufacturing, process improvement, or automation
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
• Comfortable spending time on the plant floor
• Proficiency in Excel or basic data analysis tools preferred