Manufacturing Leadership Intern, Summer 2027 (REQ#43522)

RippleMatch Inc.; Michigan; On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Amway is seeking a Manufacturing Leadership Intern in Ada, MI to apply AI and data-driven problem solving to improve productivity and frontline decision-making. You will collaborate with plant leadership, technicians, and Manufacturing Capability teams to develop practical, value-adding solutions for operations.

You'll gain leadership experience and contribute to digital transformation initiatives that streamline workflows and enhance performance across the plant.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate students who will have completed their junior or senior year by the start of the internship and remain academically active through the internship.
• Anticipated graduation date between August 2027 and April 2028.
• Strong analytical and data skills with ability to interpret data to support recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Learn manufacturing processes and understand workflow through plant operations.
• Partner with technicians and leadership to identify operational challenges and productivity opportunities.
• Evaluate how AI and digital tools can simplify work and improve decision-making.
• Develop and test a prototype, workflow, tool, or recommendation using approved AI capabilities.
• Gather feedback from end users and refine solutions based on needs.
• Present recommendations to manufacturing leaders with expected business value and implementation opportunities.

Skills

Power BI

Tableau

Minitab

Data analytics

Education

Industrial Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Supply Chain Management

Operations Management

Data Analytics

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Minitab

Job description

Internship Job title:Manufacturing Leadership Intern, Summer 2027

Department/Division: Supply Chain / Manufacturing

Hourly Range: $24.36-$25.55

Location: Ada, MI (Onsite)

*Note: This position is an office role, and you must be able to report in-person to Ada on Mondays through Thursdays, with Friday as a remote optional day

What’s special about this team:

As a Manufacturing Leadership Intern, you will help identify opportunities to improve productivity, decision-making, and employee effectiveness through the application of artificial intelligence and data-driven problem solving. Working closely with plant leadership, technicians, and Manufacturing Capability teams, you will develop practical solutions that create value for frontline operations while gaining firsthand leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.

How would an intern contribute to the team’s success:

As a Manufacturing Leadership Intern, you will help identify opportunities to improve productivity, decision-making, and employee effectiveness through the application of artificial intelligence and data-driven problem solving. Working closely with plant leadership, technicians, and Manufacturing Capability teams, you will develop practical solutions that create value for frontline operations while gaining firsthand leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Learn manufacturing processes and build an understanding of how work flows through plant operations.

• Partner with technicians, team leaders, and manufacturing leadership to identify operational challenges and productivity opportunities.

• Evaluate how AI and digital tools can simplify work, improve decision-making, and increase operational effectiveness.

• Develop and test a prototype, workflow, tool, or recommendation using approved AI capabilities.

• Gather feedback from end users and refine solutions based on operational needs.

• Present recommendations to manufacturing leaders, including expected business value, adoption considerations, and implementation opportunities.

Expected Impact

The intern will help advance Manufacturing's digital transformation efforts by developing practical AI-enabled solutions that improve productivity, streamline workflows, and support frontline decision-making. The work completed will help leaders and technicians focus more time on high-value activities while strengthening AI capabilities across the organization.

An example of a typical project would be:

Example #1 - AI-Powered Leader Toolkit

• Develop an AI-enabled resource that helps manufacturing leaders quickly access standard work, coaching guidance, key metrics, and troubleshooting information to support daily decision-making and employee development.

Example #2 - Production Issue Insights Assistant

• Create a tool that summarizes downtime events, recurring production issues, or quality concerns to help leaders identify trends and prioritize improvement actions more efficiently.

Example #3 - Training & Workforce Development Support

• Design an AI-assisted solution that helps leaders identify skill gaps, recommend training resources, or streamline onboarding and cross-training efforts for frontline employees.

Required skills and background:

Desired Majors:

• Industrial Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering

• Manufacturing Engineering

• Supply Chain Management

• Operations Management

• Data Analytics

Academic Eligibility:

Undergraduate students who will have completed their junior or senior year by the start of the internship and will remain academically active through the internship, with an anticipated graduation date between August 2027 and April 2028.

Technical Skills:

• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

• Foundational understanding of statistics and data analysis

• Experience utilizing data to identify trends and support recommendations

• Power BI, Tableau, Minitab, or similar analytical tools preferred

• Interest in emerging AI technologies and their application to real-world business problems

• Experience leveraging AI tools to organize information, analyze data, or improve workflows is a plus

Soft Skills:

• Natural curiosity and desire to understand how systems and processes work

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to influence others without direct authority

• Comfort working in team-oriented environments

• Critical thinking and structured problem-solving abilities

• Ability to translate data into clear, meaningful recommendations

• Strong collaboration and shared accountability mindset

• Interest in future people leadership opportunities

• Ability to build relationships with employees at all levels of the organization

• Adaptability and willingness to learn in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Your pay rate within the posted range will be based on your completed class year at the start of the internship program. Amway’s recruiting team will confirm your applicable rate during the recruitment process.

Amway does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need Amway immigration sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, STEM OPT, TN, etc.) now or in the future.