Quality - Six Sigma Intern (Canada)

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At Leggett & Platt, we provide real-world experiences that shape the future of young professionals. Our Doors Internship Program is a paid opportunity for students to contribute to and learn from a global leader in manufacturing, design, and innovation. We offer internships in fields ranging from engineering, business, finance, operations, environmental health science, and technology, allowing you to explore a variety of industries such as automotive, home furnishings, bedding, and industrial products.

About The Program:
The Doors Internship Program is an immersive experience designed to build your expertise, grow your network, and give you hands-on experience across different functions. You’ll work on real-world tasks and/or projects, receive mentorship from experienced professionals, and be part of a company that enhances people’s lives through innovation in comfort-driven design and manufacturing.

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The Quality function drives operational excellence by ensuring processes deliver consistent, high‑quality outcomes while continuously improving efficiency and performance. Six Sigma plays a critical role in this effort by applying data‑driven methodologies to reduce variation, eliminate waste, and improve business results.

This internship supports active Six Sigma and Black Belt projects while reinforcing the organization’s commitment to developing future improvement leaders through hands‑on learning and mentorship.

As a Quality – Six Sigma Intern, you will support Quality teams and certified Six Sigma practitioners by assisting with improvement projects across manufacturing and business processes. This role provides practical exposure to Six Sigma tools and methodologies while contributing to measurable, real‑world improvements.

This position is ideal for students interested in quality, continuous improvement, or operational excellence who want to build a strong foundation in Six Sigma and develop skills valued across industries.

So, what will you be doing as a Quality – Six Sigma Intern?

• Six Sigma Project Support – Assist Black Belts and project teams with ongoing Six Sigma improvement initiatives.
• Data Collection & Analysis – Support data gathering, validation, and basic analysis to identify trends, defects, or improvement opportunities.
• Process Mapping & Documentation – Help document current‑state and future‑state processes using standard Six Sigma tools.
• Root Cause & Problem Solving – Support root cause analysis activities and development of corrective actions.
• Performance Tracking – Assist with tracking key metrics and reporting progress on Six Sigma project outcomes.
• Continuous Improvement Activities – Participate in workshops, Kaizen events, or improvement reviews as needed.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration – Work with Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations teams to support project goals.
• Learning & Development – Gain exposure to Six Sigma methodologies (DMAIC) and quality best practices through hands‑on application.
• Additional duties as assigned.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Interest in Six Sigma, quality, or continuous improvement.
• Ability to work with data and follow structured methodologies.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to learn in a team environment.

Things we consider a plus:

• Coursework or exposure to Six Sigma, Lean, or continuous improvement concepts.
• Familiarity with basic data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, charts, metrics).
• Experience in manufacturing or process‑driven environments.
• Interest in pursuing Six Sigma certification or a career in Quality or Operational Excellence.

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Our Values

Our values speak to our shared beliefs, and describe how we approach working together.

• Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
• Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad.
• Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
• Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.

Our Commitment to You

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We welcome and encourage all applicants to apply. We’d love the opportunity to consider you.

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