Manufacturing Operations Intern- Jasper, IN

Kimball International•Jasper, IN

4h•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Operations College Intern supports manufacturing leadership by learning and contributing to the day-to-day operation of an assigned production area. Under the direction of an Area Manager or designated leader, the intern assists with safety, quality, delivery, cost, continuous improvement, and team communication activities while gaining practical experience in manufacturing operations and people leadership. The intern provides project and operational support within an assigned manufacturing area while developing an understanding of production planning, performance measures, continuous improvement, safety, quality systems, and effective shop-floor leadership. The position is based at the Jasper, Indiana 11th Avenue manufacturing facility and is for the summer of 2027.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a college or university program in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.
College student in good academic standing.
Interest in manufacturing operations and leadership.
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and follow all required safety practices.
Ability to use standard business software and learn company systems required for assigned work.
Ability to build positive working relationships and contribute in a team environment.
Customer-focused mindset and a high degree of integrity.
Flexible, open to change, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, goal-driven environment.
Eagerness to learn, receive feedback, and take initiative within assigned responsibilities.
General understanding of manufacturing, industrial engineering, operations, or related business concepts.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to organize and interpret operational information and performance measures.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to listen, ask questions, and communicate with technical and non-technical audiences.
Strong organization, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and break projects into actionable tasks.
Demonstrated interest in leadership and continuous improvement.
Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn from experienced leaders and team members.
Availability to work the internship schedule established for the assigned location.

Nice To Haves

Basic mechanical aptitude or interest in manufacturing processes.
Previous manufacturing, operations, project, or team-based experience.

Responsibilities

Support daily shop-floor meetings and follow up on assigned actions.
Assist with monitoring area performance measures and preparing updates for the Area Manager.
Participate in process improvement activities focused on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and customer needs.
Support 6S implementation and adherence through observations, documentation, and improvement recommendations.
Assist with production schedule and capacity-planning activities under manufacturing leadership.
Participate in safety program activities, safe-work-practice reviews, and follow up on assigned countermeasure actions.
Support the quality system by following established processes and documenting improvement opportunities.
Collaborate with production team members and cross-functional partners to gather information, resolve assigned issues, and share best practices.
Assist with preparing presentations, reports, standard work, and other operational documentation.
Observe and learn effective coaching, communication, problem-solving, and change-management practices.
Complete an assigned internship project and communicate findings and recommendations to appropriate stakeholders.
Perform other related duties and projects as assigned based on business needs and the intern’s experience level.