LEAP Manufacturing Internship – Starting Summer 2027

Eliason Corporation; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Senneca is seeking a dynamic intern for a 10-12 week LEAP program in Salt Lake City, UT. You will gain hands-on experience in a manufacturing setting while developing leadership and Lean-thinking skills. Mentorship and robust training resources are provided to accelerate your growth.

Expect day-to-day field work, special projects, and formal presentations. Immigration sponsorship is not available; applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Prior internship experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication to interface with customers and colleagues.
• Willingness to work in a hands-on, industrial environment.
• Previous internship and/or co‑op experience preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership, business acumen and project management abilities.
• Experience or familiarity with Adobe products is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Learn how your area of study applies in a manufacturing environment through training and on-the-job experience.
• Develop and strengthen competencies required for the internship.
• Take ownership to identify trends and propose solutions in your focus area.
• Lead or participate in projects: set objectives, plan, run meetings, and track timelines.
• Perform financial and/or data analysis as required.
• Deliver superior customer service to internal and external partners.
• Interact with leadership, customers, vendors, and staff to solve problems and protect assets.
• Improve communication, influence, and relationship-building with stakeholders.
• Stay current with industry trends by reading relevant publications.
• Be a self-starter and highly motivated.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Hands-on industrial environment

Leadership

Project management

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Relationship building

Previous internship

Adobe products

Education

Pursuing Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Adobe Suite

Job description

Overview

We are looking for dynamic, high achievers that are ready to learn and grow with our organization. We offer a 10-12 week internship that gives you in depth experience in the specialty door industry while developing your leadership skills and building your career. This is a strong market, with a need for talented individuals that can execute on delivering meaningful results for our customers and our company.

Position Summary

Our LEAP (Leadership, Experiences, Applications, Performance) Program is dedicated to developing the skills and competencies of its associates. Through this internship opportunity you will get exposure to our brands and products, how we measure our financial success, Lean thinking methodologies that deliver superior quality, and the core processes that drive our business.

Position Details

This internship will provide you with experiential learning opportunities such as, day-to-day experience working in the field, special project ownership and formal presentation opportunities. You will also have the opportunity to learn from associates and leaders in your field of interest, including Executive Leadership. You will be assigned a mentor that can provide both industry and career advice. Additionally, as an Intern at Senneca you will have access to our Talent Management Software which provides over 23,000 e-learning courses that will enable you to grow personally and professionally.

Work Authorization

Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position. To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.

Responsibilities

• Gain a strong understanding of how your area of study can be applied in a Manufacturing Environment through training, process shadows, on the job experience.
• Develop and strengthen competencies required for your internship.
• Take ownership to identify trends and recommend solutions within your area of focus.
• Lead and/or participate in projects: define objectives, develop project plans, create agendas, facilitate meetings, manage timelines and deliverables, communicate updates, create contingency plans.
• Complete financial and/or data analysis as required.
• Accountable for delivering superior customer service (internally or externally as required).
• Interact with various levels of corporate leadership, customers, vendors/suppliers, and employees to solve problems. Implement actions that protect company assets and profitability.
• Enhance ability to effectively communicate, influence and interact with all types of customers, contractors and co-workers.
• Develop conflict resolution and relationship management skills.
• Remain current with industry and macroeconomic trends by reading publications.
• Must be a self-started and highly motivated.

Requirements

• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to adapt to fast changing environment and effectively manage multiple responsibilities
• Good verbal and written communication skills – ability to interface effectively with customers and employees
• Ability and desire to work in a hands-on, industrial environment
• Previous internship and/or co‑op experience preferred
• Demonstrated proficiency in critical thinking, leadership, business acumen, project management, relationship building and teamwork experience through extracurricular activities, work experience or academics. Working knowledge of Adobe products a plus.
• Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position. To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.

Desired Qualifications

• Entrepreneurial spirit with ability to navigate ambiguity and drive meaningful results
• Strong academic record
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Previous internship and/or co‑op experience preferred
• Demonstrated proficiency in critical thinking, leadership, business acumen, project management, relationship building and teamwork experience through extracurricular activities, work experience or academics
• Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position. To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.

Required Education

• Pursuing Bachelor’s degree

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally
• Typical office work environment