Continuous Improvement Intern

Continuous Improvement Intern

Cornerstone Building Brands is a leading manufacturer of exterior building products for residential and low-rise non-residential buildings in North America. Headquartered in Cary, N.C., we serve residential and commercial customers across the new construction and Repair & Remodel (R&R) markets. Our market-leading portfolio of products spans vinyl windows, vinyl siding, stone veneer, metal roofing, metal wall systems and metal accessories. Cornerstone Building Brands' broad, multi-channel distribution platform and expansive national footprint includes more than 18,800 team members at manufacturing, distribution and office locations throughout North America. Corporate stewardship and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) responsibility are embedded in our culture. We are committed to contributing positively to the communities where we live, work and play.

This internship is for Summer 2026. The CI Intern at Cornerstone Building Brands offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in process improvement methodologies and contribute to meaningful projects that drive efficiency and effectiveness across the organization. Reporting directly to the Quality / Engineering Manager.

Assist in the identification of process improvement opportunities through data analysis and stakeholder consultation.

Participate in cross-functional teams to develop and implement process improvement initiatives.

Support the documentation of current processes, standard operating procedures, and best practices.

Help track and report on key performance indicators to measure the success of improvement efforts.

Collaborate with team members to develop training materials and deliver training sessions on new processes and tools.

Currently enrolled in Associates or Bachelors degree program majoring in supply chain, LEAN, continuous improvement or related is required.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy is required.

Proficiency in Visio is preferred.

Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen is preferred.

Competitive pay, Inclusive, collaborative environment, Bragging rights you'll work for the market leader in multiple product categories, Professional development opportunities, Intern buddy.

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full-time

• team members receive
• medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development.
• Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week.
• Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

Notice of Recruitment Fraud : We have been made aware of multiple scams whereby unauthorized individuals are using Cornerstone Building Brand's name and logo to solicit potential job-seekers for employment. In some cases, job-seekers are being contacted directly, both by phone and e-mail. In other instances, these unauthorized individuals are placing advertisements for fake positions with both legitimate websites and fabricated ones. These individuals are typically promising high-paying jobs with the requirement that the job-seeker send money to pay for things such as visa applications or processing fees. Please be advised that Cornerstone Building Brands will never ask potential job-seekers for any sort of advance payment or bank account information as part of the recruiting or hiring process.