2026 Summer Internship Program : Operational Excellence Intern

Operational Excellence Intern

The Operational Excellence team enhances and implements elements of Takeda's Agile Operating System (AOS). The team engages colleagues to drive continuous improvement that optimizes processes, reduces waste, enhances safety, and increases productivity. The team supports all business functions at the site and has a wide range of responsibilities that align with and drive towards the site vision and strategy.

The Operational Excellence Intern will help drive continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives, enhancing manufacturing and business processes, efficiency, effectiveness, and reducing waste. In this role you will manage a project from initiation to completion, in collaboration with a cross-functional team. You will report to the Operational Excellence Lead.

How You Will Contribute :

• Support the development and implementation of operational excellence initiatives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements
• Manage a designated project from initiation to completion
• Schedule and facilitate project team meetings
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather data and processes to identify trends and opportunities for improvement
• Report on project status including preparation of presentations and documentation for stakeholders
• Assist in the development / enhancement of training materials and documentation

Internship Development Opportunities :

Job Requirements :

This position will be onsite in the Brooklyn Park, MN office.

Internship Eligibility?

Program Highlights :

Applications will be accepted between November 17th - November 30th.

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

We understand compensation may be an important factor as you consider an internship opportunity. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.

For Location : Brooklyn Park, MN

U.S. Hourly Wage Range :

$21.00 - $46.00

The estimated hourly range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual hourly wage offered will depend on the candidate's school year / level to be entered following completion of internship. The actual hourly wage offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

U.S. internship benefits vary by location and may include :

EEO Statement

Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.