Manufacturing Intern | Lean & Process Improvement (Summer)

Lange Company; Wichita, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

RedGuard is offering a 2027 Summer Internship Program in Wichita, KS, from May 17 to August 6, 2027. The Manufacturing Intern will assist the Production Manager and Floor Supervisors, contributing to lean initiatives and performance metrics while developing through professional development and networking events.

The ideal candidate will be detail oriented with a strong interest in manufacturing, construction, and project management.

Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Microsoft Project.
• Works well with others in a team environment.
• Possesses solid written and verbal communication skills and practices active listening.
• Detail-oriented, dependable, curious, self-motivated, and eager to learn.
• Interest in Manufacturing, Construction, or Project Management.

Responsibilities

• Performs time studies to assess the duration and efficiency of various production tasks.
• Tracks and records downtime across departments, identifying causes and frequency for root cause analysis (RC/CA).
• Reviews existing work instructions for accuracy and updates; creates new documentation as needed.
• Assists in tracking and communicating daily and weekly performance metrics.
• Reviews and edits all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other shop floor standard work documentation.
• Supports lean manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Eagerness to learn

Interest in manufacturing

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

RedGuard is offering a 2027 Summer Internship Program in Wichita, KS, from May 17 to August 6, 2027. The Manufacturing Intern will assist the Production Manager and Floor Supervisors, contributing to lean initiatives and performance metrics while developing through professional development and networking events.

The ideal candidate will be detail oriented with a strong interest in manufacturing, construction, and project management.