LEAP Manufacturing Internship – Starting Summer 2027

Senneca Holdings•Redmond, OR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Senneca Holdings is seeking a LEAP Manufacturing Intern to join our team at our Redmond, OR facility starting Summer 2027. Senneca Holdings is a diversified management and holding company focused on the specialty door industry, committed to exceeding customer expectations and providing doors that offer safety and protection. Our vision is to be a worldwide specialty door leader. We are looking for dynamic, high achievers ready to learn and grow. This 10-12 week internship offers in-depth experience in the specialty door industry, leadership skill development, and career building opportunities. The LEAP (Leadership, Experiences, Applications, Performance) Program is dedicated to developing associate skills and competencies. Interns will gain exposure to our brands and products, financial success metrics, Lean thinking methodologies, and core business processes. The program provides opportunities to work within a manufacturing facility with exposure to Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Customer Service, or Quality. This internship includes experiential learning such as day-to-day field experience, special project ownership, and formal presentation opportunities. Interns will be mentored by associates and leaders, including Executive Leadership, and will have access to Talent Management Software with over 23,000 e-learning courses for personal and professional growth. This experience will provide a solid foundation for a future career.

Requirements

Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to adapt to fast changing environment and effectively manage multiple responsibilities
Good verbal and written communication skills – ability to interface effectively with customers and employees
Ability and desire to work in a hands-on, industrial environment
Demonstrated proficiency in critical thinking, leadership, business acumen, project management, relationship building and teamwork experience through extracurricular activities, work experience or academics.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.

Nice To Haves

Previous internship and/or co-op experience preferred
Working knowledge of Adobe products a plus
Entrepreneurial spirit with ability to navigate ambiguity and drive meaningful results
Strong academic record
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

Gain a strong understanding of how your area of study can be applied in a Manufacturing Environment through training, process shadows, on the job experience.
Develop and strengthen competencies required for your internship.
Take ownership to identify trends and recommend solutions within your area of focus.
Lead and/or participate in projects: define objectives, develop project plans, create agendas, facilitate meetings, manage timelines and deliverables, communicate updates, create contingency plans.
Complete financial and/or data analysis as required.
Accountable for delivering superior customer service (internally or externally as required).
Interact with various levels of corporate leadership, customers, vendors/suppliers, and employees to solve problems.
Implement actions that protect company assets and profitability.
Enhance ability to effectively communicate, influence and interact with all types of customers, contractors and co-workers.
Develop conflict resolution and relationship management skills.
Remain current with industry and macroeconomic trends by reading publications.
Must be a self-starter and highly motivated.