Lean Manufacturing Intern

WHO IS HOLCIM?

As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Holcim is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. It’s all thanks to our 70,000 talented people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.

WHO ARE HOLCIM PEOPLE

Holcim people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Amid today’s global megatrends—from rapid population growth and urbanization to rising living standards—the construction industry has never been more dynamic. At Holcim Building Envelope, we’re leading the charge in reinventing how the world builds, with a bold commitment to creating a greener, smarter, and healthier future.

As we continue to look for more sustainable ways to build, we need world-class talent to join our team. We are seeking Lean Manufacturing Intern for Summer 2025 who is passionate about sustainability, driven by curiosity and keen to grow, learn, develop and thrive in our high-performance culture. This opportunity will be a 10-week, paid internship beginning June 2nd, 2025.

BENEFITS OF OUR INTERNSHIP:

Gain experience within the building materials industry.
Benefit from mentorship and professional development training throughout the summer.
Join a culture that promotes diversity, teamwork, work/life balance, and recognition.
Learn about the industry from all levels of Holcim Building Envelope management.
Explore the potential opportunity, upon graduation, for full-time employment with a successful, fast-growing company!

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

5S Implementation: Organizing and standardizing the workplace to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
Value Stream Mapping: Analyzing the current state of production processes and designing a future state to eliminate non-value-added activities.
Kaizen Events: Participating in focused, short-term projects aimed at making rapid improvements in specific areas of the production process.
Setup Time Reduction (SMED): Working on projects to reduce the time it takes to change over equipment between production runs.
Total Productive Maintenance (TPM): Implementing strategies to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
Just-In-Time (JIT) Production: Streamlining production processes to ensure that materials and products are produced only as needed, reducing inventory costs and waste.
Conclude your internship with a presentation to executive leadership, showcasing your learnings and contributions.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Students who are currently enrolled in an undergraduate program majoring in a STEM Field
Strong academic performance.
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Energetic and eager to tackle new projects and ideas.
Team oriented and able to work with all levels of the organization.
Willing to spend time out in the field getting to know the business firsthand.

SCHEDULE AND ENVIRONMENT:

This is an onsite role; the intern will be expected to be onsite Monday - Friday and work an 8-hour shift (40 hours per week is mandatory).
This position will be in both an office and a light industrial environment
You will be responsible for your own transportation to and from your worksite for the summer.
Throughout the duration of your internship, you may be required to travel for site tours, shadow experiences, or intern events.

YOUR HOLCIM EXPERIENCE

At Holcim, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email HBEAccommodations@holcim.com. This email address should only be used for accommodations and not general inquiries or resume submittals.

Holcim Solutions and Products US, LLC takes pride in our hiring processes and our commitment that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Holcim Solutions and Products US, LLC, and its affiliates and subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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