GATX · 21 hours ago
Continuous Improvement Intern
US-TX-Hearne
Internship
Onsite
InternGATX Corporation is an industry leader with over 125 years of success, offering a collaborative environment for its employees. The Continuous Improvement Intern will support process improvement efforts at GATX’s railcar repair facility, focusing on Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency.
Financial ServicesIndustrialTransportationVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Assist and coach Daily Visual Management in the facility in the context of GATX’s “SQDC” management framework. Support/coach/lead DM efforts across all work centers and all levels within the repair facility
Collaborate in deployment and education towards a relentless problem-solving culture to achieve goals within the Operations organization by using all problem-solving methods, including DMAIC and A3 problem solving:
Plan and conduct problem-solving sessions and workshops
Facilitate and empower teams to engage in local problem-solving
Assist in Strategy Deployment, Process Mapping, and Standard Work efforts
Facilitate Kaizen/Blitz activities to drive change with sustainable results
Ensure cross functional involvement
Develop ownership for results
Baseline and track/report realized improvements
Ensure improvements have clearly defined sustainment plans
Contribute to special projects and implementation of strategic initiatives for the Operations group, as identified through goal deployment
Use the appropriate Lean / Six Sigma tools as required
Collaborate with cross functional teams which will include Mechanical Repair, Finishing, Inspection, and other work centers in the shop, as well as corporate functions such as Engineering and Quality
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in a college or university pursuing a bachelors or masters degree in Industrial Engineering, Business, or Operations Management
Experience in data analytics, process improvement, lean six sigma, project management, and coaching
Skillset of influencing and persuading without having direct authority
Eagerness to learn the railcar repair industry, GATX business model, and all departmental functions for professional exposure purposes
Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively in a team environment
Interpersonal savvy in change management and conflict resolution
The ability to coach and inspire Supervisors, Plant Managers and staff personnel at all levels with humility
Systems thinking approach
Excellent verbal and written communication
Root cause identification
Planning and organization
Microsoft Excel and Visio
This position requires presence on the shop floor in an industrial environment and the ability to climb on top of and get underneath railcars
Preferred
Power BI experience is a plus
CAD experience is a plus
Company
GATX
GATX is an equipment finance company based in Chicago, Illinois.
Founded in 1898
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$400M2025-10-23Post Ipo Debt· $400M
1987-11-05IPO
Leadership Team
M
Max Epstein
Founder
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