Manufacturing Leadership Intern — Hands-On Plant Ops

Ball Corporation; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite work environment

Professional development week at HQ

Job summary

Ball Corporation is offering a 10-week Manufacturing Management Internship designed for current students pursuing degrees in manufacturing, Engineering, or Operations Management. You will work alongside experienced leaders, explore key operations areas, and contribute to real projects that impact safety, quality, efficiency and costs.

You’ll gain hands-on plant experience, receive mentorship, and participate in professional development including a week at our Colorado corporate headquarters.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, or related discipline at an accredited 4-year college or university.
• Has completed at least one year of coursework with a graduation date of December 2027 or later.
• Eligible to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Dive into daily plant operations and learn how a high-performing manufacturing facility runs.
• Lead or support projects that improve safety, quality, efficiency, and cost performance.
• Collaborate across departments to analyze processes and recommend improvements.
• Attend a professional development week at our corporate headquarters in Colorado.
• Meet regularly with plant leaders through weekly check-ins and mentorship opportunities.
• Gain exposure to production and support teams while developing leadership skills.
• Follow all plant safety practices, SOPs, and policies.

Skills

Ability to work 24/7 environment

Willingness to work 12-hour shifts

Education

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field

At least one year of coursework completed with graduation date December 2027 or later

Job description

Ball Corporation is offering a 10-week Manufacturing Management Internship designed for current students pursuing degrees in manufacturing, Engineering, or Operations Management. You will work alongside experienced leaders, explore key operations areas, and contribute to real projects that impact safety, quality, efficiency and costs.

You’ll gain hands-on plant experience, receive mentorship, and participate in professional development including a week at our Colorado corporate headquarters.