Continuous Improvement Intern Jobs in Reno, NV (NOW HIRING)

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.
Purpose of the Position:
The Continuous Improvement Intern role provides students with the opportunity to apply academic knowledge and skills in a professional environment, and to promote the graduate's career goals through contact with professionals in their field of study. The intern experience enables students to participate in professional activities for Volvo Group Services Market Logistics by working on projects for the VPS RDC - North American team. Interns are structured learning experiences where interns and our full-time professionals work together on projects within their selected organization. The Internship allows students to integrate knowledge and skills in a manner that is mutually beneficial to the student and Volvo Group Logistics Operations.
The Intern position is for the Fall semester of 2026 as a full-time position with a target of up to 30 hours per week. The specific workdays and hours will be agreed upon with the hiring manager.
Responsibilities:

• Work on VPS communication and tools standardization across all RDC's
• Design and develop posters to promote lean culture
• Design and develop pamphlets of the Lean tools (5S, 7 Wastes, Safety pyramid, etc.)
• Describe procedures - Governance of PSM, Ideas, SOP, etc.
• Develop training portfolio for IWs: VPS tools (5S, 7 wastes, PSM, Safety, etc.)
• Develop VPS tools library - templates for 5S audits, OT boards, IB boards, Idea generation status boards, etc (any topic that comes from Best practices meeting)
• Develop VPS weekly tips for the IW's team meetings
• Collaborate with Logistics Lean Leadership to coordinate lean activities
• Assist with research and data collection Professional Objectives
• Project Presentations: You will be required to deliver presentations to peers, management, and senior leaders within the organization
• Mentor Feedback: Throughout the entire experience, the mentor will provide verbal and written feedback on performance
• A formal Written Performance Review: At the end of the semester, each intern/co-op will be given a formal written evaluation based on their work performance

What's in it for you?

• Applicant must currently be enrolled and pursuing a degree in Business, Logistics Engineering or related degree at an accredited school and have completed 30 semester hours of undergraduate studies prior to the start of the Internship.
• Interns work up to 30 hours per week
• Must be enrolled in academic courses as a full-time student
• Must be in good academic standing with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.75/4.0
• Strong communication skills

Personal Competencies:

• Creativity
• Effective professional verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Proactive approach
• Customer Focus
• Technical Skills
• Peer Relationships
• Integrity and Trust
• Standing Alone
• Action Oriented

At the Volvo Group, we strive for a clear, transparent, and straightforward compensation approach, motivating you to contribute to the company's growth. For all intern and co-op positions, the hourly range is set at $17.00 - $46.00. The hourly rate for these roles is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, academic classification, and degree seeking area of study. In addition to these factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.
We also offer the following benefits to interns and co-ops:
• Housing assistance, when applicable
• Countless career opportunities / internal mobility across our global organization
• Training and personal development
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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Who we are and what we believe in
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group's leading brands and entities.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.
Trucks Technology & Industrial Division hire team players who are ready to create real customer impact. Our decentralized teams work close to our customers, with speed and autonomy, to build what they truly need.
Join us to collaborate on innovative, sustainable technologies that redefine how we design, build, and deliver value. Bring your curiosity, your expertise, and your collaborative energy, and together, we'll turn bold ideas into tangible solutions for our customers and contribute to a more sustainable tomorrow.
Job Category: Organizational Development
Organization: Trucks Technology & Industrial
Travel Required: No Travel Required
Requisition ID: 32341
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Do we share the same aspirations?
Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead, we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.
Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world's most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.
Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.
If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.