Intern, Manufacturing Management

Ball • Bowling Green, KY

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Ball’s 10-week Manufacturing Management Internship provides students with real-world manufacturing experience and the opportunity to work alongside experienced leaders. Interns explore plant operations and contribute to projects that support improvements in safety, quality, efficiency, and cost performance. The role includes exposure to production and support teams, cross-department collaboration, leadership development, mentorship, and professional development activities, including a professional development week at Ball’s corporate headquarters in Colorado.

The position is based in a plant environment and requires regular in-person engagement. Interns must be able to work in a fast-paced, 24/7 environment, including 12-hour shifts on the plant floor when needed. Travel and local commuting between Ball locations and possibly other non-Ball locations may be required. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in manufacturing, engineering, operations management, or a related discipline at an accredited four-year college or university.
• Completed at least one year of coursework.
• Graduation date of December 2027 or later.
• Interested in pursuing a manufacturing career and entering the workforce directly after undergraduate study.
• Able to work in a fast-paced 24/7 environment, including 12-hour shifts on the plant floor when needed.
• Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Learn daily plant operations and how a high-performing manufacturing facility runs.
• Lead or support projects that improve safety, quality, efficiency, and cost performance.
• Collaborate across departments to analyze processes and recommend improvements.
• Attend professional development activities, including a professional development week at Ball’s corporate headquarters in Colorado.
• Meet regularly with plant leaders through weekly check-ins and mentorship opportunities.
• Gain exposure to production and support teams while developing leadership skills.
• Follow all plant safety practices, standard operating procedures, and policies.

Benefits

• Eligible to participate in the annual incentive compensation plan.
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced leaders.
• Hands-on manufacturing experience in a plant environment.
• Exposure to multiple areas of plant operations and professional networking opportunities.
• Professional development activities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern