Enterprise Excellence Intern

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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