Manufacturing Operations Intern: Grow & Improve

The Sherwin-Williams Company; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sherwin-Williams Company is hosting an Operations Intern at our Kankakee, Illinois site. The role supports the Operations Manager with daily planning, safety programs, and production workflow within a manufacturing/distribution facility.

Internship runs May 30, 2027 through July 30, 2027. You will engage in continuous improvement projects and participate in the GSC early career development program, including workshops and networking opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a college or university during the internship or co-op program.
• Must have at least one year of work experience using Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning daily work scheduled.
• Support site safety programs.
• Work with the filling department as needed.
• Understand inventory, routing, and shipping procedures.
• Reviewing the quality of production orders.
• Special projects as identified by the Operations Manager.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across production processes.
• Support and participate in employee engagement initiatives and site events to promote a positive and workplace culture.
• Engage in early career development programming, including workshops, info sessions, and networking opportunities through the GSC Program Team.

Education

Operations/Industrial Management/Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Sherwin-Williams Company is hosting an Operations Intern at our Kankakee, Illinois site. The role supports the Operations Manager with daily planning, safety programs, and production workflow within a manufacturing/distribution facility.

Internship runs May 30, 2027 through July 30, 2027. You will engage in continuous improvement projects and participate in the GSC early career development program, including workshops and networking opportunities.