Intern - Operations Leadership Co-Op (Jan-Aug 2026 or Jun-Dec 2026)

Plexus • Neenah, WI

124d • $23 - $25

About The Position

The Operations Leadership Co-Op is designed for trainees on the fast track to a leadership role within Plexus Manufacturing. This role will be a Co-Op position for a minimum of 7/8 months and a maximum of 12 months. This program is made for anyone interested in operations, management, supply chain, or leadership in a warehouse setting. The incumbent will take on leadership activities of a Production Leader and Supervisor.

Requirements

• Student working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain, Engineering or related field for the entire duration of internship are preferred, but other majors will be considered.
• Knowledge of lean and six sigma concepts.

Nice To Haves

• Junior level status.
• GPA: 3.0 or higher is preferred.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Valuable leadership skills including the ability to delegate and inspire.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support production schedules based on committed financial forecasts and customer commitments.
• Execute focus factory resource reviews to assure sufficient human and equipment resources exist to meet customer and site business objectives.
• Assure that product and process quality is compliant to internal, industry and customer quality standards.
• Drive productivity and financial performance by managing focus factory achievement of corporate and focus factory level metric goals.
• Implement and utilize lean manufacturing principles.
• Provide leadership, direction, and guidance to production operators.
• Communicate with production operators, production leads, operations managers, etc. on a routine basis to ensure that production goals are being met.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Retirement savings.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Work-life balance perks.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees