CareerPlan

Intern - Operations/Production Management (Summer 2027)

Buffalo Grove, ILInternship$46k–$54k2026-09-01 → 2026-10-21

Core

Support Production Managers and Factory Supervisors in daily leadership and operational oversight of a specific market sector, focusing on product quality, on-time delivery, and factory efficiency.

Role type

Operations/Production Management Intern

Builds

Manufacturing operations for Aerospace/Defense, Healthcare/Life Sciences, and Industrial companies

Domain

Manufacturing / Industrial

Required skills

Data analysis, Root cause analysis, Lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma concepts, Communication

Preferred skills

PCB Assembly processes, Project leadership, High GPA

Technologies

Lean, Six Sigma

Responsibilities

Monitor and report on key manufacturing metrics (OTD, scrap, yield), Participate in production planning and capacity analysis, Attend operational meetings and shift handoffs, Support LEAN projects and 6S improvement plans, Ensure compliance with quality standards (IPC, ISO, GMP), Monitor adherence to safety protocols (EHS, RBA), Shadow management for labor planning and team development

Seniority

Intern