Job Description

Are you a driven and innovative college student looking to jumpstart your career with a global leader in coatings technology? Axalta, a company renowned for its cutting-edge products and commitment to sustainability, is searching for talented individuals like you to join our Fast Track Early Talent Program. At Axalta, you'll have the opportunity to work on impactful projects, gain hands-on experience, and collaborate with industry experts. Whether you're studying engineering, chemistry, business, or a related field, we offer diverse roles that can help you grow and shape the future of coatings. Want to ensure your career is firing on all cylinders? Join us and be part of a vibrant company where your ideas and contributions truly make a difference.


As an

Operational Excellence Intern

, you'll be part of our Operational Excellence Center of Excellence (CoE) team and play a meaningful role in documenting, improving, and standardizing the way our operations run.


This is a hands-on internship designed for a student who wants real-world exposure to manufacturing and operational processes, not just observation. You'll partner closely with team members in both office and plant environments and contribute work that will have lasting impact across the organization.

What You'll Do

Support a key Operational Excellence project focused on

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

. Assess and document the current SOP landscape across select operational processes. Update existing SOPs and help develop new ones to improve clarity, consistency, and usability. Spend time in our

Mt. Clemens manufacturing facility

to observe processes firsthand, ask questions, and capture accurate details. Create process documentation that may include written instructions, process maps, visuals, and photos to clearly reflect how work is performed. Collaborate with operators, engineers, and OpEx team members to ensure SOPs are practical, effective, and aligned with best practices. Gain exposure to Operational Excellence concepts such as process standardization, continuous improvement, and operational efficiency.

What You'll Learn

How Operational Excellence principles are applied in a real manufacturing environment. How to translate complex processes into clear, user-friendly documentation. How to work cross-functionally between corporate teams and plant operations. How standardized processes support safety, quality, and efficiency at scale.

What We're Looking For

Currently pursuing a degree in

Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management

, or a related field. Strong attention to detail and an interest in how processes work and can be improved. Comfortable spending time in a manufacturing environment and engaging with frontline teams. Ability to organize information clearly and communicate effectively in writing. Curious, proactive, and willing to ask questions to fully understand how work gets done.

Important Notice: Visa Sponsorship



Thank you for considering a career with us. Please note that we do not provide visa sponsorship for this position. All applicants must have the necessary work authorization to be employed in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future (including F1 OPT and H1-B statuses).



We appreciate your understanding and look forward to reviewing your application.

Our Company:

Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers' products - whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals - and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.

Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We've recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.

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