Operations Internship: Lean, Hands-On Projects & Mentorship

Textron; Independence (KS); On-site; USD 328,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship stipend

Mentorship and training

Hands-on project work

401(k) vesting credit

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Textron Aviation in Independence, KS is offering a 2027 Operations Internship. You will gain hands-on experience in planning, organizing, and controlling manpower costs to maintain production flow and improve quality, safety, and efficiency.

During 10 weeks of full-time work, you’ll learn lean manufacturing, participate in area development events, and view weekly project updates while working onsite with experienced professionals.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational, human relations and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work within team environments
• Professional and diplomatic demeanor
• Strong sense of accountability and integrity
• Time management skills
• Proficient in use of standard Microsoft Office programs.

Responsibilities

• Involved in safety, quality, meeting schedules and efficiency of operations.
• Interaction with team members regarding workmanship, efficiencies and safe working conditions as well as identifying ergonomic opportunities.
• Implements lean manufacturing processes and practices as well as coordinates all area development events.
• Holds weekly project updates.
• May assist the Value Stream Manager in monitoring daily production operations through continuing efficiency, aircraft production and budget reports.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Written & verbal communication

Team collaboration

Professional demeanor

Accountability & integrity

Time management

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Textron Aviation in Independence, KS is offering a 2027 Operations Internship. You will gain hands-on experience in planning, organizing, and controlling manpower costs to maintain production flow and improve quality, safety, and efficiency.

During 10 weeks of full-time work, you’ll learn lean manufacturing, participate in area development events, and view weekly project updates while working onsite with experienced professionals.