Intern, Business Process Improvement
Description
The Martin Marietta Summer Business Process Improvement Internship is designed to provide students with meaningful, hands-on experience supporting strategic supply chain initiatives and business improvement projects. This approximately 10-week program offers the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge in a real-world business environment while developing analytical, project management, process improvement, and leadership skills.
Reporting to members of the Business Process Improvement team, the BPI Intern will work alongside professionals supporting procurement, business analytics, process improvement, and other key business functions. Interns contribute to projects that drive operational efficiency, support business decision-making, and improve processes across the organization. This position is based at Martin Marietta's corporate headquarters in Raleigh, NC, and provides exposure to a wide range of supply chain and business operations activities. Many of Martin Marietta's leaders began their careers as interns, making this program an excellent pathway to future career opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Follow and promote Martin Marietta's safety, ethical, and compliance standards in all work activities.
- Support department leaders in planning, coordinating, and driving projects to successful completion.
- Assist teams in developing project charters, schedules, timelines, and implementation plans.
- Lead and support small-scale projects focused on process development, continuous improvement, root cause analysis, and problem-solving.
- Research best practices and help define, document, and standardize business processes.
- Assist in implementing process improvements, innovative solutions, and policy enhancements that support organizational objectives.
- Conduct quantitative analysis of operational and business data to identify trends, opportunities, and improvement priorities.
- Develop reports, presentations, and visualizations that support business decisions and leadership communication.
- Support the maintenance and improvement of business processes, systems, and data management practices.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams across Supply Chain, Procurement, Operations, Finance, and other business functions.
- Perform all responsibilities in accordance with the Company's Mission, Vision, Values, policies, procedures, and Code of Ethical Business Conduct.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, engineering, finance, operations management, or a closely related field.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Familiarity with project management principles and tools.
- Experience working with and analyzing data.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to research, learn, and work independently.
- Strong presentation skills with the ability to create high-quality visuals and communicate insights effectively.
- Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
- Ability to quickly learn new systems, technologies, and business processes.
Why Martin Marietta?
At Martin Marietta, we invest in developing future leaders. Our Business Process Improvement Internship provides meaningful work, experienced mentors, and exposure to the strategic functions that support one of North America's leading building materials companies. Interns gain valuable hands-on experience, expand their professional network, and develop skills that can lead to future internship opportunities and full-time career paths within Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Analytics, Operations, and other corporate functions.
If you're looking for an opportunity to learn, grow, and help support a company committed to building America's infrastructure, we encourage you to apply.
A member of the S&P 500 Index, Martin Marietta is an American-based company and a leading supplier of heavy building materials – including aggregates, cement, ready-mixed concrete and asphalt. Through a network of operations spanning 28 states, Canada and the Bahamas, dedicated Martin Marietta teams supply the foundational resources upon which our communities thrive. Martin Marietta's Magnesia Specialties business produces high-purity magnesia and dolomitic lime products used worldwide in environmental, industrial, agricultural and specialty applications.
At Martin Marietta, we strive to work with the best and the brightest – those who have the potential to become our company's future leaders. Each of our roughly 9,500 people shares a common purpose regardless of their professional role or work environment. Together, we utilize our diverse skills and experiences to drive our company and its extraordinary culture forward. Our aim is to build on our foundation of success and help values-driven and hardworking people realize their full potential. When you decide to invest your career in Martin Marietta, you'll know what it's like to be respected, challenged and rewarded.
In return, we offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:
- Medical
- Prescription Drug
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Care Reimbursement Account
- Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
- Wellness Programs
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Paid Holidays and Vacation
- 401(k) with Company matching
- Pension
- Salary Continuation – Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability Options
- Employee Life Insurance
- Spouse & Dependent Life Insurance
- Business Travel Accident Insurance
- Direct Deposit Payroll
- Educational/Tuition Assistance Plan
- College Scholarship Program – for dependent children
- Matching Gift Program
- New Auto Purchase Discount Plans
At Martin Marietta, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates. We celebrate diversity and commit that qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.