Pine Mountain Process Improvement - Intern

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leaderwhose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow's breakthroughs today. Fromindustry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products thatenhance people's lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Milliken's curious minds and inspired solutions at Milliken.com and on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

Position will report to the Proccess Improvement Manager.

POSITION TITLE

Milliken & Company - Manufacturing Intern - Summer 2025

POSITION OVERVIEW

This position is located at Pine Mountain, GA, and reports to the Process Improvement Manager. This role will provide the candidate with exposure to leading continuous improvement efforts at the site and the key role it has in the development and implementation of manufacturing process improvements, drivingnew performance levels, improving quality, consistency and cost.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop a thorough understanding of all factors and conditions that impact the processes and products, including environmental impacts
• Use sound project management skills to manage assigned internship project
• Analyze problems and implement solutions using critical thinking skills and focused improvement methods
• Incorporate creative thinking into the problem-solving approach to identify unique and different ways to make things better/more consistent/faster/cheaper/efficient
• Prepare diagrams, charts, tables to reflect findings and support recommendations
• Communicate and work effectively with a diverse group of associatesto accomplish project and location goals
• Participate fully in the Safety Process

QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

• Rising Junior or Senior working toward a BS Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical Engineering or related field
• Detail oriented
• Organizational skills

The successful candidate will have strengths in the following:

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Skills and ability to evaluate and optimize manufacturing processes
• Willingness to take ownership and responsibility as a highly motivated self-starter
• Ability to work and gain results in a team environment
• Desire to continuously lookout for improvement opportunities (efficiency, automation)
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.