Manufacturing Management Internship

Essential Job Functions:
• Work in various aspects of manufacturing and complete cross-departmental projects
• Receive leadership training and coaching to improve management skills
• Participate in Kaizen events and implement lean manufacturing processes
• Develop working relationships with internal customers and management teams
• Collaborate and support leadership to develop and execute manufacturing strategies
Manufacturing Management Internship 2
• Learn processes and develop leadership potential by rotating through all departments of operation
• Assist in leading the overall activities of the plant to ensure the quality of products are met
• Demonstrate and lead safe and efficient performance of daily tasks ensuring adherence to all site and plant standards
• Establish, improve, and sustain performance; leverage data to prioritize actions and drive continuous improvement
• Drive customer satisfaction through strict adherence to product specifications, open communication, and timely follow-up
• Motivate others to action by communicating and acting on the Company’s vision, purpose, and strategy
• Communicate effectively; develop and deliver multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
• Instill trust; gain the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity
• Drive result; consistently achieve results even under tough circumstances
• Ensure accountability; hold others accountable to meet commitments
• Other duties as assigned
Position Requirements

Qualifications:
• Student pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts, or a related required; preference to students at the end of the sophomore and junior year
• Strong desire to work in a lean manufacturing environment is preferred
• Open to rotate through different departments to learn production processes
• Hold self accountable to meet commitments
• All team members are expected to follow the Code of Conduct to the highest standards as well as to adhere to the Attendance Policy of VT Industries.

Physical Requirements
Tolerance for sitting long periods of time. Possess finger dexterity to write, type, and use a calculator. Maintain adequate vision to view small print and computer terminal. Ability to speak and hear, walk throughout facilities with occasional light lifting (25 pounds), stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching with hands and arms required. Ability to travel between multiple facilities as required to perform core job duties.
The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.