Manufacturing Operations Intern: TPS & Lean Projects

Accelevation LLC; Miamisburg (OH); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Accelevation LLC in Miamisburg, OH is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Intern for Summer 2027. You will work onsite with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to drive process improvements and implement lean initiatives.

You will gain hands-on experience with TPS concepts, standard work, and visual management while delivering real impact on production flow and efficiency. This program emphasizes mentorship, skill-building, and future opportunities within the company.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Previous internship or co-op is a plus but not required.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing operations or lean principles.
• Exposure to TPS, 5S, Visual Factory, Kanban or similar methods is preferred.
• Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and interpret data.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills are essential.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with reporting or dashboards is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with frontline workers and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated initiative and eagerness to learn.
• Hands-on experience in manufacturing settings is valued.
• Exposure to Lean and TPS concepts is beneficial.
• Opportunity for mentorship and future opportunities is highlighted.

Responsabilités

• Support TPS and Visual Factory initiatives to improve efficiency and visibility.
• Identify root causes of issues and assist with corrective actions.
• Coordinate engineering changes and ensure proper documentation and training.
• Develop and maintain SOPs and work instructions.
• Assist with Kanban and other material flow systems for inventory control.
• Create dashboards and reporting tools to enable data-driven decisions.
• Support capital equipment projects from planning to commissioning.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects and data collection.
• Collaborate with leaders and operators to sustain standardized work.
• Support additional projects and priorities as needed.

Connaissances

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Lean principles exposure

Formation

Pursuing degree in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Outils

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Description du poste

Accelevation LLC in Miamisburg, OH is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Intern for Summer 2027. You will work onsite with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to drive process improvements and implement lean initiatives.

You will gain hands-on experience with TPS concepts, standard work, and visual management while delivering real impact on production flow and efficiency. This program emphasizes mentorship, skill-building, and future opportunities within the company.