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The Toro Company · 3 months ago

Lean Operations Intern - The Toro Company

Tomah, WI

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$22/hr - $33/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

The Toro Company is a leader in innovative products and customer care, with over 11,000 employees globally. They are seeking a Lean Operations Intern to support operational excellence and lean transformation activities, including leading continuous improvement projects and collaborating with production teams to enhance efficiency.

CommercialIndustrial ManufacturingMachinery Manufacturing

Work & Life Balance

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Operational excellence and lean transformation activities including time studies, line transformations, process mapping, value stream analysis

Lead continuous improvement projects using Lean methodologies, such as 5S, Kaizen, and Value Stream Mapping, to enhance operational efficiency

Standardized work development and lean daily management system support

Collaborate with production teams to implement Lean tools such as visual management, standard work, and error-proofing

Assist with the design and implementation of production floor layouts to enhance efficiency and reduce waste

Document current and future state processes and help develop training materials

Participate in daily Gemba walks and contribute observations and suggestions

Prepare reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations

Qualification

Lean methodologiesValue Stream MappingProcess mappingMS programsAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsDocumentation skillsCommunication skillsCollaborationTime management

Required

We require interns to be enrolled in an educational program during the duration of the internship program

Must be enrolled in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing Engineering or related fields

High attention to details along with strong documentation skills required

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proficient in MS programs

Relationship building, collaboration, time management

Benefits

Dress for your day – We know you're more productive when you're comfortable, which is why TTC employees are encouraged to take advantage of our casual, corporate environment.

Volunteerism – The Toro Company is proud to provide interns 8 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community.

Summer Hours *Based on Location* – Enjoy a flexible schedule during the summer! By working a little more during the first few days of the week, TTC employees at certain locations are able to start their weekends early and leave by noon on Friday.

Company

The Toro Company

Glassdoor4.0

The Toro Company provides solutions for the outdoor environment.

Founded in 1914

Bloomington, Minnesota, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.thetorocompany.com

H1B Sponsorship

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