Skip to main content
Kimble Group
LOG INREGISTER

Intern - Operations/Production Management (Summer 2027)

plexusBuffalo Grove, ILIntern L1
Production Workers, All OtherIndustrial Production ManagersHelpers--Production Workers
Surgical Appliance and Supplies ManufacturingAll Other Industrial Machinery ManufacturingMachine Shops
APPLY NOW (opens in a new tab)
Production Management InternThe Production Management Intern provides support to the Production Manager and Factory Supervisors in the daily leadership and operational oversight of a specific market sector. This role offers students hands-on experience in high-intensity manufacturing leadership, with a focus on product quality, on-time delivery (OTD), and factory efficiency. The intern will report to a member of the site leadership team, such as a Production Manager or Focus Factory Manager.
Responsibilities:
  • I. Operational Excellence and KPI Management
  • 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.
  • II. Continuous Improvement and LEAN InitiativesLEAN 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.
  • III. Quality Assurance and Compliance
  • 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.
  • Safety Protocols: Monitor the production floor to ensure adherence to workplace health and safety (EHS) and RBA compliance.
  • IV. Resource and Team Leadership Support
  • Labor Planning: Shadow management to learn effective direct labor staffing and the development of results-focused teams.
  • Training Coordination: Assist in identifying training needs and monitoring the cross-training progress of manufacturing teams to ensure labor flexibility.
  • Communication: Facilitate clear information transfer between shifts and support open communication within the focus factory.
Required Skills: 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.
Minimum Qualifications: Student working towards a Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field for entire duration of internship.
Preferred Qualifications: Junior level status or higher.
GPA: 3.0 or higher is preferred. PCB Assembly processes (SMT), Lean Manufacturing, and Quality Systems. Demonstrated ability to lead projects or teams through academic or extracurricular activities. Excellent organizational skills.

Matching similar jobs

Level

Intern L1

Location

Buffalo Grove, IL

Occupation

Production Workers, All Other

Industry

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing

Posted

10 days ago

APPLY NOW (opens in a new tab)