Intern-Continuous Improvement
About Dunmore International Corp:
Acquired by Steel Partners in February 2018 as part of the Diversified Industrial Segment, Dunmore manufactures innovative technical films for Aerospace, Automotive, Commercial Graphics, Packaging applications. Dunmore has deep expertise in novel coatings, films and multi-layer laminates based on 14,000 unique chemistries and constructions, and significant experience in handling foils, plastics and fabrics. As a trusted Industry partner for over 50 years, Dunmore collaborates with customers in high growth markets to design, develop and manufacture a range of highly engineered value-added product solutions. Dunmore clients include several Fortune 500 companies across 25+ countries and is a Gold Level Supplier to one of the world’s largest aircraft manufacturers. Dunmore’s mission is to delight its customers through technical innovation, high levels of service and open collaboration to solve difficult application problems.
Summary
Join a fast-paced, operations-focused team for a hands-on internship that delivers real impact. As a CI Intern, you’ll support and own projects that improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance visibility across key manufacturing systems and workflows.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Collaborate on and lead scoped projects aligned with Toyota Production System (TPS) principles.
- Assist with implementation and auditing of 5S+S programs, including PDCA cycles and visual management.
- Support Kaizen events by gathering data, participating in root cause analysis, and presenting findings.
- Investigate operational issues and implement sustainable resolutions using RCCM methodology and A3 reports, in close collaboration with CI and Operations teams.
- Build or enhance visual management dashboards (e.g., for takt time, OEE, or operator utilization).
- Present progress and insights to site leadership at regular intervals.