2026 Summer Internship Program: Operational Excellence Summer Intern

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Job Description

Operational Excellence (OpEx) is a disciplined approach to achieving sustainable improvements in performance by embedding continuous improvement into daily operations. It applies Lean, Six Sigma, and problem-solving methods to eliminate waste, reduce variation, and streamline processes. More than tools, OpEx builds a culture of accountability and problem-solving, where employees at all levels contribute to delivering value, improving quality, and enabling consistent, reliable, and efficient operations.

The Operational Excellence (OpEx) Summer Intern will gain practical experience in continuous improvement by supporting small projects, data analysis, and process mapping. The internship provides exposure to Lean methodologies, structured problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration while contributing to efficiency and quality improvements across operations.

How You Will Contribute:

• Assist with process mapping, workflow documentation, and simple data analysis

• Support problem-solving workshops and Kaizen events alongside OpEx team members

• Prepare presentation materials to communicate findings and recommendations

• Help identify improvement opportunities by observing and documenting current practices

• Contribute to progress tracking and reporting on active OpEx initiatives

• Shadow team members to learn how Lean and Six Sigma are applied in practice

Internship Development Opportunities:

• Learn the fundamentals of Lean, Six Sigma, and Operational Excellence tools

• Gain hands-on exposure to process improvement in a real business environment

• Develop skills in data-driven analysis and visualization for decision-making

• Build professional communication and collaboration skills through cross-functional work

• Receive mentorship and feedback from experienced OpEx practitioners

Job Requirements:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor degree

• Interest in continuous improvement, process excellence, or problem-solving methods

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

• Comfortable working in a team-oriented environment

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, or similar tools (basic data analysis skills a plus)

For Location:

U.S. Hourly Wage Range:

$21.00 - $46.00

EEO Statement

Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.

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