Production Manager Intern

DUTIES:
· Duties & Responsibilities:
· Assist production leadership with daily, weekly, and monthly manufacturing activities to support customer quality and delivery requirements.
· Support tracking and reporting of department KPIs, including safety, quality, delivery, and productivity metrics.
· Assist with data collection and analysis related to Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), downtime, scrap, and labor utilization.
· Participate in continuous improvement and cost-reduction projects under the guidance of production management.
· Observe and support daily production meetings and shift handoffs.
· Assist with maintaining production-related documentation, reports, and records.
· Support 4S shop floor organization, cleanliness, and standardization initiatives.
· Assist with coordination between production, quality, maintenance, and logistics teams to support manufacturing targets.
· Observe and assist with staffing coordination, training documentation, and workforce planning activities.
· Support compliance with safety policies, OSHA guidelines, and customer-specific requirements.
· Assist with preparation for customer visits, audits, and internal reviews.
· Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:
· Currently pursuing or recently completed a bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Business Management, Operations Management, or a related field.
· Strong interest in manufacturing leadership, production management, or operations.
· Basic understanding of manufacturing concepts and production environments preferred.
· Ability to analyze data, organize information, and support multiple tasks simultaneously.
· Strong verbal and written communication skills.
· Ability to work independently as well as in a team-oriented environment.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
· Willingness to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and learn shop-floor operations.

Physical Requirements

Up to 10 lbs- Frequently
11-25 lbs- Frequently
26-50 lbs- Occasionally
51+lbs- Occasionally
Use of Hands for Simple grasping, pushing/pulling, and fine manipulation