Manufacturing Planning Intern

Thinklance LLP; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Competitive hourly pay

Job summary

Thinklance LLP is seeking a student-level data reporting role in Bloomington, IL. You will develop reporting solutions to enhance factory operations and planning, and analyze large data sets to support program teams.

You will build Power BI reports, create clear infographics, and explore AI-powered approaches to improve processes. The position targets students working toward a degree in industrial or manufacturing fields.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field (Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, Production Operations).
• Ability to code or script in SQL or Python to extract data and automate tasks.
• Proficiency with Excel and Power BI or similar data visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop reporting solutions to improve factory operations and planning.
• Use large data sources to extract and analyze manufacturing and planning data.
• Build reporting in Power BI and other systems to convey data to program teams.
• Construct infographics that display key information in easy-to-understand formats.
• Leverage AI tools and explore new applications of AI in the workplace.

Skills

SQL

Python

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, Production Operations Management

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Identify and develop reporting solutions to improve factory operations and planning.
• Use large data sources to extract and analyze manufacturing and planning data.
• Build reporting in Power BI and other systems to convey data to program teams.
• Construct infographics that display key information in easy-to-understand formats.
• Leverage AI tools and find new ways to apply AI in the workplace.

About You

The company is looking for candidates with the following qualifications:

• Working towards completion of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, Production Operations Management, or other related discipline.
• Ability to code in SQL, Python, or similar to execute data extraction.
• Effective with Excel, Power BI, and/or other data management and visualization software.
• Basic understanding of Manufacturing Science and Production.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay ranging from $25.50 to $32.20, based on experience, skills, education, and credentials.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off.