Manufacturing Operations Intern - 12-Week Paid Internship

James Hardie; Peru (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and guidance

Competitive pay

Networking opportunities

Professional development resources

Job summary

James Hardie Building Products Inc. invites applications for a Manufacturing Operations Intern to gain hands-on experience in a structured 12-week program.

You will work on continuous improvement projects aimed at reducing downtime, waste, and variation, while sharpening skills in reliability, quality and safety within a manufacturing setting. The internship emphasizes collaboration across departments, project ownership, and measurable business impact, with mentoring, professional development

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline at an accredited university.
• Anticipated graduation date between December 2027 and May 2029 (rising junior or rising senior).
• Minimum GPA 3.00.”

Responsibilities

• Improve plant performance through continuous improvement projects.
• Work on initiatives to reduce downtime, scrap and process variation while improving reliability and quality.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Manufacturing engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

James Hardie Building Products Inc. invites applications for a Manufacturing Operations Intern to gain hands-on experience in a structured 12-week program.

You will work on continuous improvement projects aimed at reducing downtime, waste, and variation, while sharpening skills in reliability, quality and safety within a manufacturing setting. The internship emphasizes collaboration across departments, project ownership, and measurable business impact, with mentoring, professional development