[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Sherwin-Williams jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sherwin-williams/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Sherwin-Williams · East Hartford, CT # 2027 Continuous Improvement Intern - East Hartford, CT East Hartford, CT, United States Early career Operations Listed on Sherwin-Williams’s official careers site. Posted October 8, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Sherwin-Williams’s careers site →](https://ejhp.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2/job/2626043) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Sherwin-Williams](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sherwin-williams/) / 2027 Continuous Improvement Intern - East Hartford, CT ## Job description The Operations Intern is “hosted” by the Operations Department at one of our manufacturing/distribution facilities, or headquarters. The identified candidate will start on May 30, 2027, and end July 30, 2027, at our East Hartford, CT site. ## Responsibilities Position Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting the Operations Manager with: Observe manufacturing processes with a Continuous Improvement (CI) mindset to identify waste, process variation, safety risks, and operational inefficiencies, while seeking opportunities to improve quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement. Apply Toyota Production System (TPS) principles and Lean tools including Value Stream Mapping (VSM), 5S, Standard Work, Visual Management, Root Cause Analysis, and Problem-Solving methodologies to design and implement improved process flows. Facilitate and support Kaizen activities using the "Quick Kaizen" philosophy by encouraging simple, practical, employee-driven improvements that can be implemented rapidly and sustained over time. Collaborate directly with operators, technicians, and supervisors to develop solutions, reflecting the Principle of Respect Every Individual and recognizing frontline employees as the primary source of process knowledge and innovation. Support the development of a Lean culture through the application of Daily Management concepts and behaviors, including visual management, accountability processes, leader standard work, and continuous problem solving. Understand the principles of the Sherwin Williams standard work matrix and how each element, 5S/TAKT/Kaizen/SOP is applied in the factory. Engage in early career development programming, including workshops, info sessions, and networking opportunities through the GSC Program Team What is the Process to get Started? Step 1 – Digital Interview Upon review of your application, qualified candidates will be invited to complete a digital video interview via HireVue, our interview partner. The interview will consist of a few behavioral based questions You’ll be able to record and complete your video interview anytime, anywhere! While you can complete this video interview on your own schedule, we ask that this step be completed within 7 days of receiving an invitation. Step 2 – Hiring Manager Interview Your video interview is reviewed by a member of our Recruitment team, and our top candidates are invited to meet with our team for a virtual interview. ## Qualifications - Minimum Requirement - Must be enrolled in a college or university at the time of the internship or co-op program - Must have at least one (1) year of work experience using Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel and Power Point - Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age - Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future ### Preferred Qualifications Pursuing a degree in Engineering (e.g. Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering). Have previous Sherwin-Williams Internship or Co-op experience Have previous experience working in a team-oriented setting including work experience, extracurricular activities, military service, etc. Be a rising or current junior or senior in college or university at the start of the internship program ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 8, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 10, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 10, 2026 - Listed for: 2 days - Location: East Hartford, CT, United States[Apply on Sherwin-Williams’s careers site →](https://ejhp.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2/job/2626043) ## More jobs at Sherwin-Williams ### [2026 Management & Sales Training Program (Northern Connecticut)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sherwin-williams/jobs/2a04493f2f459b80ca9f/) East Hartford, CT, United States ### [Branch Wholesale Product Specialist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sherwin-williams/jobs/8089c01369661d89dc4d/) East Hartford, CT, United States ### [Delivery Driver](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sherwin-williams/jobs/963943f1967480ec5a86/) East Hartford, CT, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [APEX Continuous Improvement Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/63509edbd477d8dd8770/) Lockheed Martin · Stratford, CT ### [Continuous Improvement Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eaton/jobs/a0fb64105668325589a8/) Eaton · Richmond, Virginia, USA ### [Continuous Improvement Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eaton/jobs/efd7dd3bb580343f509c/) Eaton · Jackson, Mississippi, USA ### [Continuous Improvement Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/3a1f2bd43f6700695637/) BAE Systems · Rockville, Maryland, United States ### [MFG Continuous Improvement Leader](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/kroger/jobs/bf32184daf8857c5f279/) Kroger · Elgin, SC, United States OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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