Manufacturing Operations Intern — Hands-on Project & Mentorship

Glanbia Nutritionals, Inc.; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentorship

Networking events

Hands-on project

Job summary

Glanbia Nutritionals, Inc. offers a Manufacturing Operations Internship in Aurora, IL for a 12-week summer program. You will work on a real manufacturing project, gain exposure to leadership and cross-functional teams, and receive mentorship while developing practical engineering and operations skills.

This paid internship provides hands-on project experience across the lifecycle, with potential for full-time opportunities after graduation.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate student pursuing a bachelor's degree in engineering, operations, or related field with an anticipated graduation date of December 2027 or May/June 2028
• Clear written communication and strong interpersonal skills
• Self-starter and highly motivated individual with the ability to work independently.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic and data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Own a manufacturing operations project addressing a real business challenge and present findings to leadership
• Support projects through the lifecycle from concept to completion
• Collect and analyze data to improve safety, quality, cost, and efficiency
• Assist with project scope, schedules, budgets, and documentation
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, maintenance, quality, safety, and cross-functional partners
• Coordinate with contractors and vendors to support project execution
• Apply engineering/operations principles while learning Glanbia’s processes and continuous improvement practices
• Participate in Pure Ambition program activities and intern presentations

Skills

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Glanbia Nutritionals, Inc. offers a Manufacturing Operations Internship in Aurora, IL for a 12-week summer program. You will work on a real manufacturing project, gain exposure to leadership and cross-functional teams, and receive mentorship while developing practical engineering and operations skills.

This paid internship provides hands-on project experience across the lifecycle, with potential for full-time opportunities after graduation.