LEAP Manufacturing Internship – Starting Summer 2027

Senneca Holdings•Mankato, MN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

We are searching for a LEAP Manufacturing Internship – Starting Summer 2027 at our Mankato, MN facility. Senneca Holdings is a diversified management and holding company whose companies are focused on the specialty door industry. We embrace the entrepreneurial spirit of the innovators that created our brands from traffic doors, cold storage doors and beyond. We are committed to exceeding our customers’ expectations and providing doors that offer safety and protection to our customers’ most important assets…people, products, capital investments and processes. Our vision is to be a worldwide specialty door leader that differentiates itself by being a single point of contact for all customer door needs including selling, installing and servicing all doors in our customers’ place of business. We are looking for dynamic, high achievers that are ready to learn and grow with our organization. We offer a 10-12 week internship that gives you in depth experience in the specialty door industry while developing your leadership skills and building your career. This is a strong market, with a need for talented individuals that can execute on delivering meaningful results for our customers and our company. Our LEAP (Leadership, Experiences, Applications, Performance) Program is dedicated to developing the skills and competencies of its associates. Through this internship opportunity you will get exposure to our brands and products, how we measure our financial success, Lean thinking methodologies that deliver superior quality, and the core processes that drive our business. This program provides interns with the opportunity to work within a manufacturing facility with the opportunity to gain exposure in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Customer Service or Quality. This internship will provide you with experiential learning opportunities such as, day-to-day experience working in the field, special project ownership and formal presentation opportunities. You will also have the opportunity to learn from associates and leaders in your field of interest, including Executive Leadership. You will be assigned a mentor that can provide both industry and career advice. Additionally, as an Intern at Senneca you will have access to our Talent Management Software which provides over 23,000 e-learning courses that will enable you to grow personally and professionally. This breadth of experience and skill development will provide you a solid foundation to propel your career for years to come.

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
Previous internship and/or co-op experience preferred
Demonstrated proficiency in critical thinking, leadership, business acumen, project management, relationship building and teamwork experience through extracurricular activities, work experience or academics.
Working knowledge of Adobe products a plus.
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

Entrepreneurial spirit with ability to navigate ambiguity and drive meaningful results
Strong academic record
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Previous internship and/or co-op experience preferred
Demonstrated proficiency in critical thinking, leadership, business acumen, project management, relationship building and teamwork experience through extracurricular activities, work experience or academics.

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-started and highly motivated.