Manufacturing Management Intern, Plant Based (Rome, GA)

PCA•Rome, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Further your career at Ball, a world leader in manufacturing sustainable aluminum packaging. Achieve extraordinary things when you join our team, and make a difference in your professional development, the community, and around the globe! Ball is thrilled to receive Newsweek's 2023 Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplace award! As a sustainable product leader, we have over 16,000 global team members. From endlessly recyclable aluminum cans, and cups, to aerosol bottles, our goal is to contribute to a better community, society, and world. Our future success relies on our ability to attract, develop and retain top talent. Our Internship program is designed for students enrolled in an accredited Univeristy or College who are interested in developing on-the-job skills, experiences and insights that last a lifetime. Over the course of 10 to 12 weeks, you will have opportunities to learn about several areas of our manufacturing operations, network and collaborate with Ball leaders, get involved in challenging project work, and learn what it looks like to be a leader in the organization. If successful, full-time positions may be available. As a plant-based intern, you will be exposed to key areas of Operations, Production, Quality, and Engineering.

Requirements

Currently pursuing and enrolled to complete a degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management or similar discipline in an accredited University or College.
Strong desire to lead/manage teams
Demonstrated leadership abilities (e.g. active listening, effective communication, presentations, influence, collaboration) in course work and/or extra-curricular activities/other jobs
Results oriented, flexible, self-motivated, and able to work in a team environment
Ability to analyze situations and processes, exercise good judgment and perform assignments with limited direct supervision of manager
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) or equivalent
Learning mindset, focus on continuous process improvement
Ability to work in a fast-paced 24/7 manufacturing environment.
Ability to work anticipated work schedule: including rotating shifts to include nights and weekends, as needed.
This position is not eligible for visa candidates now or in the future.
Applicants must be currently enrolled at an accredited college or university with Junior or Senior standning and have an anticipated graduation date of no earlier than December 2025.

Nice To Haves

prior internship or other experience in a manufacturing or operations setting

Responsibilities

Assist with the management of production crews, enforce policies and standard operating procedures, ensuring that all team members are meeting quality standards while also maintaining safe working conditions.
Assist with Safety initiatives and projects as assigned.
Analyze and optimize processes to identify ways to improve quality, spoilage and efficiency, and increase productivity.
Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the food safety system.
Work on identified projects in one or more of the following areas: safety, production, spoilage, process improvement, or other area in the manufacturing process.
Identify and develop recommendations to improve and/or innovate processes that result in improved performance, safety, best practices and/or cost savings.
Participate in weekly check-in meetings with members of management.
Oversee aspects of the day-to-day operations, either for an entire facility or for a specific department.
Provide production, spoilage, and maintenance records.
Provide communications and dissemination of information between crew operations and departments as necessary.
Initiate, review, master, and follow all standard operating procedures (SOPs) for areas of responsibility.
Comply with established job safety practices, policies and procedures as specified in plant and corporate directives for the safe performance of the work assignment.
Participate and Report Out/Present in other projects/on other work assignments as needed.