Purpose / Summary The Lean Intern will support the Lean Team at APM Terminals in analyzing and improving operational processes across Yard, Vessel, Gate, Rail, and key support functions. The intern will contribute to stronger data visibility, more effective problem‑solving, and accelerated improvement initiatives. This role provides hands‑on exposure to Lean concepts, process mapping, standard work creation, and performance analytics while working in a fast‑paced terminal environment.
Key Responsibilities Process & Data Analytics
Kaizen & Continuous Improvement
Standard Work & Documentation
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Critical Qualifications / Skills / Experience
Technical Skills & Competencies Required
FLSA Status : Non-exempt Work Schedule: Interns will work full-time during the summer and part-time during the academic year. No overtime.
Salary: $25 - $30/hr DIMENSIONS: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is performed both indoors and outdoors.
General office setting, typically the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work, usually at a computer terminal – with short breaks or lunch period. However, there may be some bending/stooping, reaching above shoulder level, walking; standing; carrying of light items such as papers, books, or packages of up to 25 pounds. Should be able to hear & speak clearly using phone / headset to communicate with customers; be able to navigate, view & enter information on the computer.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will have to withstand exposure to outdoor/adverse working conditions. The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; extreme heat and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally noisy.
Internships are to provide meaningful training and work experience for college/Master’s/PhD students pursuing academic studies. Interns are not eligible for employee benefits. Interns are “at will” and can be terminated at the discretion of the company with or without cause or with or without prior notice.
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