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Lennox (NYSE: LII) Driven by 130 years of legacy, HVAC and refrigeration success, Lennox provides our residential and commercial customers with industry-leading climate-control solutions. At Lennox, we win as a team, aiming for excellence and delivering innovative, sustainable products and services. Our culture guides us and creates a workplace where all employees feel heard and welcomed. Lennox is a global community that values each team member's contributions and offers a supportive environment for career development. Come, stay, and grow with us.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Industrial Engineer Intern to support Operational Excellence initiatives within our distribution center in Romeoville IL. This role will report directly to the Senior Operational Excellence (OpEx) Manager and will focus primarily on documenting warehouse processes, identifying improvement opportunities, and supporting standardization efforts across operations.

The ideal candidate is analytical, organized, and interested in supply chain, warehouse operations, continuous improvement, and process engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the warehouse with daily operational improvement initiatives.
• Observe, document, and map current warehouse processes.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and process flow documentation.
• Analyze packaging workflows to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, wastes, and opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with time studies, process audits, and data collection activities.
• Help create visual management tools, training materials, and process documentation for warehouse associates.
• Support continuous improvement projects related to safety, delivery, productivity, quality, and inventory accuracy.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field.
• Strong interest in warehouse operations, logistics, and process improvement.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio or similar process-mapping tools preferred.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced operational environment.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with warehouse or distribution center operations.
• Experience with process mapping and documentation.
• Knowledge of packaging operations or material flow concepts is a plus.
• Ability to analyze operational data and identify trends.

Learning Opportunities

This internship provides hands-on exposure to:

• Distribution center operations
• Operational Excellence methodologies
• Lean and Continuous Improvement practices
• Process standardization and documentation

Compensation: This is an hourly non-exempt role. The starting pay range for this role and market is between $21.30 - $25.00/hour. This rate is based on the intern's current year in their respective university programs. Graduate students may receive a higher rate of pay based on their year in school. Employees in this role are also eligible to earn overtime when they work more than 40 hours in a week (or as otherwise required by state law).

Our Culture: At Lennox, our Core Values of Integrity, Respect & Excellence are ingrained in the fabric of the organization.  They define our culture - which is about how we do business and how we treat others. Lennox is not just a workplace; we are a global community that values each team member's contributions. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to recruit, develop, and retain talented individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to succeed and contribute to our continued growth and success. At Lennox, you'll take pride in our brands, knowing you are part of something special. Come, stay, and grow with us!

Disclaimers: The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Lennox reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.