Continuous Improvement Intern

Description

Lyons Magnus leads the food industry with creativity and innovation, crafting top-quality products across all manufacturing phases, from raw materials to marketing. With over 2000 diverse items for industrial ingredient and food service sectors, Lyons caters to leading restaurant chains nationally and internationally.

At Lyons, our diverse and talented staff is the heart of our organization. We foster a thriving work environment where employees are engaged in shaping both the company's and their own future.

The Continuous Improvement Intern will support the Operations team at our Fresno manufacturing facility, which produces syrups and sauces. This role is designed to provide hands-on exposure to manufacturing operations, process improvement, and plant performance. The intern will work on real projects that improve efficiency, reduce waste, and support safe, high-quality production.

This internship is structured to provide meaningful project work. Administrative tasks such as filing or data entry will be limited and will not exceed approximately 30–40% of the overall experience.

Pay: $21.00 per hour

Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (flexible)

Schedule: Monday – Friday (flexible)

Location: Fresno, CA

Travel Requirements: None

Work Environment Available: In-office

Core Responsibilities:

• Supports operational excellence by identifying inefficiencies, analyzing workflows, and implementing Lean methodologies to enhance productivity and reduce waste. Working in manufacturing or business settings, they assist with Kaizen events, 5S initiatives, data analysis, and process mapping to support cost savings and, ultimately, optimize organizational efficiency.
• Map, document, and analyze existing workflows using Lean tools like 5S, Value Stream Mapping and standard work to identify waste and bottlenecks.
• Assist in organizing and executing Kaizen events, workshops, and Go-Look-See walks to drive improvements.
• Gather, analyze, and visualize operational data to support decision-making, including creating reports and presentations for stakeholders.
• Spend time in production or logistics areas to observe processes firsthand and collaborate with teams to implement solutions.

Internship Expectations:

• Maintain consistent attendance and adhere to assigned work schedules.
• Follow all company policies, including safety, confidentiality, and professional conduct standards.
• Actively participate in assigned projects and seek feedback.
• Meet regularly with their supervisor for development check-ins.
• Complete all required onboarding and safety training.
• Internship Impact Presentation – End of Internship.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office
• Ability to organize workflow and proceed with independent work with the tools and training provided
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Education and/or Experience:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing or Business Administration or related field
• Junior, senior, or graduate standing preferred

Additional Considerations:

• The internship will run for 12 to 16 weeks and will conclude with a final presentation to the leadership team, highlighting the intern’s projects, contributions, and key takeaways.