Manufacturing HR Intern – Operations & Engagement

Johns Manville; Defiance (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Paid vacation

Job summary

Johns Manville is seeking an HR Intern (Manufacturing Operations) to gain hands-on experience across recruiting, employee relations, labor relations, training, and compliance in a manufacturing setting. You will shadow HR professionals, analyze workforce data, and collaborate with plant leaders to support business needs.

This paid internship offers exposure to union and non-union facilities and a path to professional growth.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor's or Master's in HR, Business Admin, Labor Relations, Psychology, or related field.
• Completed at least sophomore year of undergraduate coursework.
• Strong interest in HR, Employee Relations, Labor Relations, and/or Manufacturing Operations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with employees and leaders at all levels.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information professionally.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to organize and interpret data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Previous HR coursework, internship, or manufacturing/labor relations exposure is a plus.
• Willingness to travel periodically to nearby facilities.

Responsibilities

• Support HR teams within manufacturing facilities on a variety of employee and business initiatives.
• Assist with hourly recruiting activities, including candidate screening, interview coordination, onboarding, and orientation.
• Participate in employee engagement and recognition programs and suggest improvements.
• Analyze workforce data and HR metrics (turnover, absenteeism, staffing levels, etc.).
• Support employee relations activities.
• Shadow HR professionals across multiple facilities to gain exposure to HR practices.
• Gain exposure to labor relations activities in unionized facilities, including contract administration and grievance prep.
• Assist with HR compliance, documentation, and records management.
• Participate in cross-functional HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with plant leadership and HR teams to support workforce and business needs.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Labor Relations, Psychology, or related field

Sophomore year completed

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Johns Manville is seeking an HR Intern (Manufacturing Operations) to gain hands-on experience across recruiting, employee relations, labor relations, training, and compliance in a manufacturing setting. You will shadow HR professionals, analyze workforce data, and collaborate with plant leaders to support business needs.

This paid internship offers exposure to union and non-union facilities and a path to professional growth.