Continuous Improvement Intern - Project Lead The Way

Ardagh Group•Valparaiso, IN

37d•Onsite

About The Position

This internship is a great opportunity for students who participate in Project Lead The Way (PLTW) programs and are interested in manufacturing and engineering. You'll gain hands-on experience working in our plant, learning about production and how we improve the way we work. You'll be part of the Continuous Improvement (CI) team, helping with projects that make our processes faster, safer, and more efficient. You'll gain real-world skills like how to solve problems, work with teams, and use tools and systems that professionals use in manufacturing. The program will consist of project assignments that will lay a strong foundation for future careers in manufacturing, helping members become an expert in the metal manufacturing operations. By the end of the summer, you'll have a better understanding of how metal packaging is made and how to make production better through teamwork, safety, and analytical thinking.

Requirements

High school diploma
Ability to complete a 10-week internship from June-August 2026
Cumulative GPA of a 2.6
Completion of PLTW coursework, preferably

Nice To Haves

Ambition to pursue a career in the manufacturing industry, preferably

Responsibilities

Help the CI Lead with improvement projects across the plant.
Prioitizing training early on tools and techniques used in manufacturing.
Support events focused on improving processes, like Kaizen, SMED (quick changeovers), and 6S (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain, Safety) activities.
Contribute to planning the AMPS Month celebrations and training sessions in August.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements.
Learn how to read and understand production data.
Become assimilated into the Ardagh Metal Packaging organization by participating in a comprehensive orientation program
Be assigned to a mentor within Ardagh Metal Packaging
Be exposed to and work on special projects (50%~ of the workload) to help the plants meet goals and leverage learning from work experiences
Present an end-of-internship summary to the Ardagh Metal Packaging executive leadership team