Intern - Operations/Production Management (Summer 2027)

What you'd do

• Performance Tracking: Assist in monitoring and reporting on key manufacturing metrics, including On-Time Delivery (OTD), scrap reduction, yield, and overall productivity.
• Production Planning: Participate in the review of daily and weekly production targets and schedules, and support capacity analysis to meet business objectives.
• Operational Meetings: Attend and contribute to Operation Review meetings and shift handoff sessions to understand critical production needs and equipment status.
• Administrative Support: Maintain accurate records of production output, quality checks, and equipment status.
• Communication: Coordinate with production associates, leads, and operations managers to ensure production goals are consistently met.
• LEAN Support: Assist in the implementation of LEAN projects aimed at improving labor efficiency and waste reduction.
• Factory Standards: Participate in GEMBA tours and support the execution of 6S improvement plans for optimized floor layouts.
• Process Improvement: Identify bottlenecks in production and propose data-driven solutions for efficiency. Utilize lean manufacturing principles to drive focus factory performance.
• Quality Standards: Assure that product and process quality is compliant with internal, industry, and customer quality standards (e.g., IPC Standards, ISO, GMP).
• Defect Management: Support Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations for defects or rejects produced during manufacturing cycles.

What they want

• Analytical Skills: Proficiency in data analysis to assist in LCM forecasting, metric reporting, and capacity analysis.
• Problem Solving: Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on root cause analysis (e.g., 8D or similar methodologies).
• Communication: Professional written and verbal communication skills for effective interaction across site associates and management.
• Adaptability: Ability to handle complex manufacturing issues in a fast-paced environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Knowledge of lean and six sigma concepts.
• Student working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field for entire duration of internship.