Intern: Lean Business Developer (Fall 2026)Location: Joliet, IL, US, 60431Position Type: StudentResponsibilitiesDevelop ways to extract information from current systems to support operational decisionsOptimize and develop the MS ACCESS database, or suggest technology that may better serve the needs of the warehouseCreate and optimize MS EXCEL templates supporting the operational needsSupport with updating SOPs by using the Dozuki appSupport with Value Stream Mapping (VSM)Support with process data analysisCommunicate with different stakeholders to support the implementationsWork together with the operation to implement ideasWork with Lean Manufacturing concepts such as 5S, Standardized Work, Visual Management, PDCA, among othersSupport the Continuous Improvement Program within the Distribution CenterFully proficient in MS ACCESS and MS EXCEL including VBACommunication: listen effectively, transmit information accurately and understandably, and actively seek feedback from experienced supervisors, operators, etc.Dependability/Reliability: follow through on commitments, timely delivery on assigned tasks, etc.Flexibility: willing to perform a wide range of tasks, positive responds to changes in direction and priorities, and acceptance of new challenges, responsibilities, and assignments.Minimum Education and Program RequirementsApplicants must be currently enrolled in academic courses and pursuing a degree in Engineering, Computer Science or Information Technology at an accredited school and must have completed 30 semester hours of undergraduate studies prior to the start of the internship.Must be in good academic standing with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75/4.0Fall interns may work up to 30 hours per week.Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.This intern is located onsite in our Joliet warehouse, a suburb of Chicago, Illinois.Professional ObjectivesProject Presentations: Formal project presentations will be required to be presented to peers, management, and senior leaders within the organization.Performance Feedback: Throughout the entire experience, the manager will provide verbal and written feedback on work performance. At the end of the internship, each intern will be given a formal written evaluation based on their work performance.Strong communication skills and able to work in a team environmentEffective professional verbal, written and interpersonal communication skillsAbility to think and work independently; follow task to completion without direct oversight.Peer RelationshipsIntegrity and TrustPerseveranceProactiveStanding AloneCompensation and BenefitsHourly rate: $17.00 - $46.00 (determined by geographic location, academic classification, and degree seeking area of study).Benefits:Housing assistance, when applicableCountless career opportunities / internal mobility across our global organizationTraining and personal developmentEEO StatementAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.#J-18808-Ljbffr