Production Manager Intern

Summary

Usui International Corporation is seeking a Production Manager Intern to assist production leadership with various manufacturing activities. The role involves supporting KPI tracking, data analysis, and participating in continuous improvement projects.

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

Skills

• 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
• 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
• Basic understanding of manufacturing concepts and production environments

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 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
• 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

Nice to Haves

• Basic understanding of manufacturing concepts and production environments