Department Manager Intern - Summer 2027

Pellamn; Carroll (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Pella Corporation is seeking a Department Manager Intern in Carroll, IA, on-site, to lead and develop a team within the wood operations group. This internship emphasizes hands-on leadership, safety, quality, and productivity improvements in a manufacturing setting.

The role offers involvement in CI initiatives (Kaizen, Lean manufacturing) and collaboration with Department Managers to drive performance and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Strong passion to develop others to peak potential.
• Willingness to learn CI/Lean principles (Kaizen, Lean Mfg).

Responsibilities

• Manage factory team members.
• Responsibilities regarding safety, quality, and productivity.
• Maintain budget for labor efficiencies in department.
• Reward and hold team members accountable.

Job description

As a Department Manager Intern for Pella Corporation, you must have a strong passion and drive to develop the people around you to perform at their peak potential. You must be loyal, conscientious and possess a strong desire to succeed and constantly improve.

Compensation: The starting pay rate for this position is $27.25 per hour. Compensation for this role is established through Pella Corporation’s internship program. Eligible participants may receive transition assistance in accordance with company policies and program guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Manage factory team members.
• Responsibilities regarding safety, quality, and productivity.
• Maintain budget for labor efficiencies in department.
• Reward and hold team members accountable.

Department Manager Interns will experience the following:

• Learning and applying continuous improvement (CI) (Kaizen, Lean Mfg.) principles through projects and teams.
• Working side by side with Department Managers.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:

Pella Corporation is committed to workforce diversity. Pella is a Tobacco-Free Work Environment. Post‑offer background check and drug screen required. Pella participates in E‑ Verify. Pella will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

Pella Corporation provides a working environment free of discrimination and harassment. Pella Corporation treats all persons equally, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age or disability, as each is protected under federal law. A number of states in which Pella operates have laws protecting classifications of Team Members not necessarily protected under federal law. Therefore, Pella also treats all persons equally, regardless of political affiliation and belief, pregnancy, national origin, age, creed, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, mental disorder, veteran status, ancestry or handicap as each category is protected under a municipal ordinance or state law.

Job Info

• Job Identification 253258
• Job Category Operations - Wood
• Posting Date 09/01/2026, 04:44 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 1750 E Us Hwy 30, Carroll, IA, 51401, US (On‑site)