2027 Summer Intern, Manufacturing Supervisor

Zimmer, Inc.•Warsaw, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Supervisor Intern will work in conjunction with manufacturing supervisors and operations leadership to support efficient daily production activities. This role provides exposure to front-line manufacturing supervision, including shift support, team coordination, safety and quality compliance, production scheduling, training follow-up, and continuous improvement initiatives. The intern will assist with administrative and operational activities that help ensure product flow, team readiness, and adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Must be actively enrolled in an academic program for the entire duration of the assignment
Must be at least a junior in an accredited engineering, manufacturing, operations management, industrial technology, business, or a related field degree program
Available to work full-time (40 hours/week) during the internship term.
Authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Basic understanding of manufacturing operations, production flow, and workplace safety principles.
Interest in leadership, supervision, and team coordination within a manufacturing environment.
Ability to balance quality, compliance, safety, and delivery requirements.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across functions and shifts.
Ability to handle multiple assignments, prioritize tasks, and complete work in a timely manner.
Analytical and problem-solving skills, including use of basic data and process improvement tools.
Demonstrated initiative, professionalism, and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to work independently with appropriate guidance and within a team environment.
Prior internship, leadership, team project, manufacturing, or operations experience is a plus.
GPA of 3.0+ preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist supervisors with coordinating daily production activities and monitoring completion of assigned work within a department or value stream.
Support shift operations by helping track production status, staffing needs, and schedule attainment.
Observe and assist with activities that promote compliance with safety, GMP, quality system, and environmental health requirements.
Help maintain and organize operational records, training documentation, attendance information, and other controlled or departmental documents as appropriate.
Participate in routine floor audits, 5S activities, and process observations to identify opportunities for improvement.
Assist with communication of production issues, constraints, and follow-up actions across manufacturing and cross-functional teams.
Support training coordination to help ensure team members have current qualifications for assigned tasks.
Contribute to continuous improvement projects related to safety, quality, delivery, productivity, or team effectiveness.
Compile and analyze basic operational data to support problem solving and decision-making.
Perform other related duties and project assignments as directed by manufacturing leadership.