Manufacturing Ops Leadership Intern: Lean & Projects

Whirlpool Corporation; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing Stipend

Competitive compensation & holidays

Professional development opportunities

Networking with leadership

Community service experiences

Social & recreational events

Job summary

Whirlpool Corporation offers a 12-week Manufacturing Leadership Development Program (MLDP) internship in Operations. You'll work in a plant environment focused on lean manufacturing, quality, and logistics with real project exposure.

Eligible students are pursuing Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering with a 2.8+ GPA and current US work authorization. The program includes housing stipends, development opportunities, and potential full-time openings after graduation.

Qualifications

• Majoring in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Planning to graduate by May 2029.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Lead scrap reduction initiatives with scope, timeline and suppliers.
• Drive cost-savings through standardized work audits and throughput.
• Manage equipment/resource relocation projects.
• Coordinate test programs or components with cost and quality in mind.
• Lead change management with affected team members.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing tools to projects.

Skills

Decision-making

Team leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Prioritization

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Eng or related

Graduation by May 2029

GPA 2.8+

Job description

Whirlpool Corporation offers a 12-week Manufacturing Leadership Development Program (MLDP) internship in Operations. You'll work in a plant environment focused on lean manufacturing, quality, and logistics with real project exposure.

Eligible students are pursuing Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering with a 2.8+ GPA and current US work authorization. The program includes housing stipends, development opportunities, and potential full-time openings after graduation.