Manufacturing Operations Intern

Trane Italia•Clarksville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. We are seeking a rising junior or rising senior who is motivated to join our Trane Clarksville team as a Production Operations Intern and support daily activities on the manufacturing floor. In this role, you will assist with Managing for Daily Improvement (MDI), productivity ideation, 5S initiatives, and overall daily management tasks. The intern will gain exposure to production processes, data analysis, workflow optimization, and cross-functional collaboration. This role offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment, working alongside experienced operations, engineering, and leadership teams. This role will offer an hourly rate of up to $24 is designated as on-site, Mon-Fri, putting you right in the heart of the action, offering you hands‑on experience and direct exposure throughout a flexible, 12‑week internship running from mid‑May to mid‑August.

Requirements

Actively pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
Currently a rising sophomore, junior or senior
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Ability to communicate effectively and work with cross-functional teams.
Comfortable working in a manufacturing or shop‑floor environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other basic data analysis tools.
Interest in manufacturing, production systems, or operational efficiency.

Nice To Haves

Data analysis and reporting
Time management and organizational awareness
Ability to learn quickly in a hands‑on environment
Attention to detail
Collaboration and communication
Continuous improvement mindset

Responsibilities

Assist with day-to-day production floor activities, ensuring safe and efficient operations.
Support process improvement initiatives related to productivity, quality, and workflow.
Collect, analyze, and interpret production data to identify trends or improvement opportunities.
Collaborate with supervisors, technicians, and operators to document standard work and identify bottlenecks.
Participate in root-cause analysis and corrective action development.
Help update or create production documentation such as work instructions, process maps, and training materials.
Support inventory management, material flow, and logistics activities as needed.
Contribute to team meetings and provide insights or recommendations based on observations.
Assist in implementing Lean or continuous improvement tools such as 5S, Kaizen ideas, or visual management.