LEAP Manufacturing Internship – Starting Summer 2027

Senneca Holdings • Wilmington, NC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Senneca Holdings is seeking a LEAP Manufacturing Intern for their Wilmington, NC facility. Senneca Holdings is a diversified management and holding company focused on the specialty door industry, embracing the entrepreneurial spirit of its brands. They are committed to exceeding customer expectations by providing doors that ensure safety and protection. Their vision is to be a worldwide specialty door leader, offering a single point of contact for all customer door needs, including sales, installation, and servicing. They 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 program is designed to develop skills and competencies through exposure to brands, products, financial success metrics, Lean thinking methodologies, and core business processes. Interns will work within a manufacturing facility, gaining exposure in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Customer Service, or Quality. The internship includes experiential learning opportunities such as day-to-day field experience, special project ownership, and formal presentations. Interns will be mentored by associates and leaders in their field of interest, including Executive Leadership, and will have access to a Talent Management Software with over 23,000 e-learning courses for personal and professional growth. This comprehensive experience provides a solid foundation for future career advancement.

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.

Benefits

• Hourly Wage
• Equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern