Compounding Ops Intern

Lifestyle Brands (the LSB) is a growing house of like-minded brands under the SC Johnson umbrella including Method®, Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day®, Babyganics® and Ecover®. Headquartered in San Francisco with additional operations in Chicago and throughout Europe, the LSB is home to 650 employees. Together we act as a force for bold, transformative growth with a focus on delivering positive impact for people and the planet. If you’re into pioneering the future and doing good while doing business, come join us.

The LSB is part of SC Johnson, a family-owned company and leading manufacturer of household cleaning, home storage, air care, pest control and shoe care products, as well as professional products. Originally founded in 1886 and headquartered in Wisconsin, U.S.A., SC Johnson and the Lifestyle Brands division are at work for a better world.

The Company's Total Rewards package is at or above industry levels. The expected base salary range for this position is between 58,700.00 USD - 80,880.00 USD. Job related skills, experience, education, and location will be considered in setting actual starting base salary. In addition to your base salary and depending on job level, eligibility, and performance, a total package may include profit sharing, a short-term incentive and/or long-term incentives. As a family company, benefits are a key piece of our Total Rewards package as well and we’re proud to provide a comprehensive, competitive, and differentiated benefits program that our people and their families value.

About The Role

This position will work directly with the Compounding and Ops department.

This study will focus on all major work processes within compounding, including, but not limited to, blending of each specific formula base, sanitizing, housekeeping, material movement, the blend approval process and interactions with other departments.

This project will analyze, measure, and document the time required for qualified operators to complete specific manufacturing tasks under normal conditions in the compounding department. This data will be used to establish benchmarks, improve efficiency, and reduce cycle times. This project will systematically evaluate how work is performed by different individuals, determining best practice, and where opportunities exist to improve efficiency, consistency, and productivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and document blend times and steps
• Capture operational differences in blend operations and utilize critical thinking to drive problem solving to determine best ways of working
• Utilize data analysis to proactively identify issues and generate solutions: RedZone, Tableau, PowerBI
• Understanding of lean tools and processes with continued sustainability in mind: CILs, Centerlines, 5S, Continuous Improvement
• Drive standardization across the plant and site
• Actively participate in problem solving
• Build site knowledge by continuously engaging operations team members to fix problems. Provide them opportunity to learn by doing. Teach vs Fixing.
• Collaborate with Supervisors, maintenance, and training to identify training and capability gaps and support creation and delivery of training to close the gaps.

Required Experience You’ll Bring

• Must be enrolled and seeking a degree in Industrial or Process Engineering.
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship
• Available to complete internship May 11, 2026, or May 18, 2026 - August 07, 2026, or August 14, 2026 (dates flexible).

Preferred Experiences And Skills

• Previous internship or work experience is preferred but not required.
• Strong analytical skills, skilled in Excel spreadsheets and knowledge of presentation and word processing software.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Good critical thinking skills.
• Detail-oriented.

Job Requirements

• This role is not eligible for relocation.
• Intern will work in South Chicago location for summer 2026.
• Availability to work 40 hours per week.

Benefits And Perks

• Company paid shut down | Monday, June 29–Friday, July 3, 2026.
• Company paid holidays | Monday, May 25, 2025, and Friday, July 3, 2026.
• Summer Fridays | You’ll have the option to complete your work week by Noon on Friday.
• Cellphone stipend | Enjoy a monthly cell phone allowance
• Mentoring Program | You’ll be assigned a mentor within your department and an HR sponsor.
• Tons of monthly free Lifestyle Brands product.

Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice as assigned by the Manager. The job description does not constitute a contract of employment and the position remains at-will.

Inclusion & Diversity

We believe that being a team of diverse people with different ideas, views and cultures will help us and our business thrive. We are committed to ensuring everyone who works at the LSB feels that they have a real sense of belonging and that they can show up as who they are, be valued, listened to and supported to do their best possible work.

Sure, there’s always more that can be done. But together with our team, partners, customers and community, we can make everyone welcome.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The policy of the Company is to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in any active or reserve component of the U.S. or state military forces, genetic history or information or any other category protected by law.

Accommodation Requests

If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at 262-260-3343 or email your request to [email protected]. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Download the EEO Know Your Rights poster for more information.