About the role#
This internship supports the team that manages business systems and continuous improvement programs at HexArmor. You will work alongside the Business Systems and Continuous Improvement Project Manager to map processes, document requirements, analyze data, and support projects from scoping to go-live. This position reports to the Director of Operations and provides exposure to departments including Supply Chain, Finance, Product Management, Marketing, and Sales.
What you'll do#
- Map current and future state processes across Operations by observing work and interviewing team members.
- Draft and update SOPs, job guides, and standard work documents.
- Apply Lean and 5S tools to identify waste and reduce variation.
- Translate process needs into functional requirements for business systems.
- Gather and organize reporting, validation, and automation needs.
- Assist with testing to confirm system behavior meets requirements.
- Maintain project plans, timelines, and action-item trackers.
- Take notes in cross-functional meetings and track risks, issues, and dependencies.
- Prepare status updates and stakeholder communications.
- Support go-live readiness, including training schedules and checklists.
- Pull and analyze business data to identify trends, gaps, and improvement opportunities.
- Build simple reports and dashboards to communicate findings.
- Own an internship capstone project and present results and recommendations to leadership.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business, Information Systems, or a related field.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office suite.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, stay organized, and meet deadlines.
- Junior, senior, or graduate-level standing.
- Coursework or exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or project management concepts.
- Familiarity with ERP systems like SAP, reporting tools like Tableau or Power BI, or process-mapping software like Visio or Lucidchart.
- Prior internship, co-op, or project experience in operations, supply chain, or business systems.
- A curious, adaptable, and self-starting mindset.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, 14-week internship starting May 17, 2027.
- You will work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm.
- This role is based fully on-site at HexArmor Headquarters in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
- This position is paid.
About HexArmor
HexArmor manufactures personal protective equipment for workers. The company produces safety gloves, eyewear, helmets, and hearing protection. Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the firm employs 321 people. It operates as a privately held business in the manufacturing sector.
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