Cost Deployment Intern (Continuous Improvement)

Job Title: Cost Deployment Intern (Continuous Improvement)

Location: Arlington TX

Duration: 3 Months Paid Full-Time (with potential extension up to 6 months based on project needs and performance)

Position Summary: The Cost Deployment Intern will support the transition from a Fresh Eyes approach to a structured Cost Deployment methodology. This role will act as a central coordinator developing standard tools and guiding cross-functional teams to identify quantify and prioritize cost losses across the plant.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Cost Deployment templates loss trees and matrixes
• Lead coordination across departments to collect and structure cost loss data
• Guide teams through completion of Cost Deployment matrixes and ensure consistency
• Support validation and consolidation of inputs from Operations Maintenance Quality and Finance
• Translate operational losses into financial impact and identify key cost drivers
• Create visual summaries (Pareto charts dashboards loss breakdowns)
• Deliver a prioritized pipeline of Continuous Improvement opportunities

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed a Bachelors Degree in Industrial Engineering Manufacturing Supply Chain Business Analytics or related field
• Preferred: Graduate-level student
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in Excel
• Interest in Lean Six Sigma or Continuous Improvement
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally

Key Deliverables

• Standardized Cost Deployment framework and templates
• Completed loss analysis with quantified cost impact
• Prioritized CI project pipeline aligned to financial value
• Final presentation to leadership with recommendations

Why This Role Matters

This role enables a data-driven approach to cost management by connecting operational losses to financial impact supporting better decision-making and strengthening the 2027 budget planning process.