Manufacturing Operations Intern: Lean Projects & Leadership

Kimball International; Jasper (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimball International in Jasper, IN is seeking a College Intern for the summer of 2027 to support MFG operations in our 11th Ave facility with hands-on learning. You will learn production planning, safety, quality, and continuous improvement while assisting with daily shop-floor activities and project work under the guidance of an Area Manager.

This internship emphasizes leadership development, teamwork, and practical exposure to manufacturing processes, problem solving, and data-driven decision

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a college/university program in a related field.
• Interest in manufacturing operations and leadership.
• Previous manufacturing/operations experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Attend daily shop-floor meetings and track actions.
• Monitor area performance and prepare updates for leadership.
• Participate in process improvement focused on safety, quality, and delivery.
• Support 6S implementation and documentation of improvements.
• Assist with production scheduling and capacity planning.
• Contribute to safety program activities and countermeasure follow-ups.
• Help document processes, reports, and standard work.
• Learn coaching, communication, problem solving, and change management.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer focus

Adaptability

Learner mindset

Communication

Education

Industrial Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Operations Management

Supply Chain

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Kimball International in Jasper, IN is seeking a College Intern for the summer of 2027 to support MFG operations in our 11th Ave facility with hands-on learning. You will learn production planning, safety, quality, and continuous improvement while assisting with daily shop-floor activities and project work under the guidance of an Area Manager.

This internship emphasizes leadership development, teamwork, and practical exposure to manufacturing processes, problem solving, and data-driven decision