Lean Operations Intern

The 2026 Summer Internship Program will run from May 18, 2026, through August 7, 2026. Candidates must be available to start on May 18 and participate through the duration of the program.Who Are We?The Toro Company (TTC) has delivered market-leading, innovative products and outstanding customer care for more than 100 years. With over 11,000 employees worldwide, TTC is headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota, USA. Our company designs and manufactures turf maintenance equipment; turf irrigation systems; landscape and lighting products; snow and ice management solutions; agricultural irrigation systems; rental, specialty and underground construction equipment; and residential turf and snow equipment. We market and sell TTC products worldwide through a network of distributors, dealers, mass retailers, hardware retailers, equipment rental center and home centers—as well as online direct to end users. What Will You Do?In order to grow and build a successful career with The Toro Company, you will be responsible for:Operational excellence and lean transformation activities including time studies, line transformations, process mapping, value stream analysisLead continuous improvement projects using Lean methodologies, such as 5S, Kaizen, and Value Stream Mapping, to enhance operational efficiencyStandardized work development and lean daily management system support.Collaborate with production teams to implement Lean tools such as visual management, standard work, and error-proofing.Assist with the design and implementation of production floor layouts to enhance efficiency and reduce wasteDocument current and future state processes and help develop training materials.Participate in daily Gemba walks and contribute observations and suggestions.Prepare reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendationsWhat Do You Need?To be considered for this role, an individual should meet the following minimal requirements:We require interns to be enrolled in an educational program during the duration of the internship programMust be enrolled in IndustrialEngineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing Engineering or related fields.High attention to details along with strong documentation skills required.Strong analytical and problem-solving skillsStrong written and verbal communication skills.Proficient in MS programsRelationship building, collaboration, time managementWhat Can We Give You? At The Toro Company, we are always working to make sure our interns know just how valued they are. In addition to a competitive pay- The Toro Company offers interns a variety of perks, including:·Dress for your day – We know you're more productive when you're comfortable, which is why TTC employees are encouraged to take advantage of our casual, corporate environment.·Volunteerism – The Toro Company is proud to provide interns 8 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community.·Summer Hours *Based on Location* – Enjoy a flexible schedule during the summer By working a little more during the first few days of the week, TTC employees at certain locations are able to start their weekends early and leave by noon on Friday.·Competitive Pay – anticipated pay $22.00-$33.00 per hour. The Toro Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non-merit factors. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees.