Manufacturing Ops Intern — Paid Summer

National Gypsum Co.; Gibsonton (FL); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend eligibility

Job summary

National Gypsum Company offers a paid summer Manufacturing Intern program in May 2027 to gain hands‑on experience across production, quality, process improvement, and safety in a dynamic plant environment.

Eligible students are pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or Manufacturing. The program emphasizes learning through shadowing managers, participating in cross‑functional teams, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in an Engineering, Business, or a Manufacturing related field.
• Strong academic background with coursework in manufacturing processes, operations management, or related disciplines.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of management and hourly associates and adapt to fast‑paced manufacturing operations.
• Detail‑oriented with strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Travel may be required up to 10% per internship period.
• Physical ability to access all plant areas.
• Ability to lift 50lbs.
• Hybrid work ineligible.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day‑to‑day manufacturing operations under the guidance of experienced professionals.
• Participate in production and manufacturing activities to gain practical experience.
• Work with safety, quality, and production on concerns and/or opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to troubleshoot production issues and implement corrective actions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying inefficiencies and suggesting process enhancements.
• Adhere to safety protocols and regulations to maintain a safe working environment for all associates.
• Document and analyze data related to production and quality metrics, efficiency, and performance.
• Engage in training sessions and workshops to expand knowledge of manufacturing processes, technologies, team growth, and leadership skills.
• Shadow and learn problem‑solving methods from various management roles or departments, including Production, Quality, Maintenance or Engineering, Environmental & Safety, or Human Resources, and perform hands‑on learning activities as directed.
• Any other duties as assigned by the reporting supervisor or manager.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Business/Manufacturing

Job description

National Gypsum Company offers a paid summer Manufacturing Intern program in May 2027 to gain hands‑on experience across production, quality, process improvement, and safety in a dynamic plant environment.

Eligible students are pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or Manufacturing. The program emphasizes learning through shadowing managers, participating in cross‑functional teams, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.