2027 Summer Intern, Manufacturing Supervisor

Zimmer Biomet; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Job summary

Zimmer Biomet is offering a Manufacturing Supervisor Intern role in Indiana aimed at students pursuing engineering, manufacturing, or related fields. The internship focuses on front-line supervision support, safety, quality, scheduling, and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will assist with daily production activities, track status and staffing, and help maintain training records. Strong communication and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment are essential.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an academic program for the duration of the assignment.
• Must be at least a junior in a relevant field of study.
• Available to work full-time (40 hours/week) during the internship term.
• GPA of 3.0+ preferred.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Assist supervisors with coordinating daily production activities.
• Track production status, staffing needs, and schedule attainment.
• Observe and assist with safety, GMP, quality, and environmental health requirements.
• Maintain training records, attendance information, and other documents.
• Participate in routine floor audits, 5S activities, and process observations.
• Communicate production issues across manufacturing and cross-functional teams.
• Support training coordination to ensure current qualifications.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects related to safety, quality, or delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Communication skills

Analytical / problem-solving

Multitasking

Education

Junior in engineering / manufacturing / operations management / industrial technology / business

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient’s mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds.

As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talent team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered and recognised.

What You Can Expect

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.

How You'll Create Impact

• 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.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and might not necessarily comprise all of the essential functions for purposes of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

What Makes You Stand Out

• 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.

Your Background

• 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 egree program
• Available to work full-time (40 hours/week) during the internship term.
• Prior internship, leadership, team project, manufacturing, or operations experience is a plus.
• GPA of 3.0+ preferred.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Travel Expectations

None

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability