Student Intern – Lean Manufacturing
CanamMississauga, Ontario, Canada
Posted February 3, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Canam, founded in 1960, is a global leader in steel component design and manufacturing, with operations spanning 22 plants worldwide. Specializing in construction, engineering, and prefabricated buildings, Canam offers comprehensive services including BIM, design-build, fabrication, and composite floor systems. Renowned for its quality products and exceptional customer experience, the company collaborates closely with architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure project success.
Job Description
We are seeking a motivated Lean Manufacturing Summer Intern to support our continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- Assist in identifying and analyzing production inefficiencies using Lean Manufacturing tools (e.g., Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Kaizen, SMED)
- Support continuous improvement projects aimed at reducing waste and improving process flow
- Collect and analyze data to measure process performance and recommend improvements
- Participate in Lean training sessions and contribute to team problem-solving initiatives
- Assist in the implementation of 5S workplace organization and visual management systems
- Work with cross-functional teams to drive productivity and efficiency improvements
- Document findings, create reports, and present recommendations to leadership
Benefits
- Paid internship
- $20 to $22.50 per hour