Paid Summer Operations Intern – Lean & Training

nVent; Anoka (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer time off

Job summary

nVent’s Operations Internship offers hands-on experiences in a global manufacturing setting, based in Anoka, MN. The 12-week, full-time summer program supports day-to-day plant operations, quality checks, and data-driven reporting.

You’ll learn Lean methodologies, coordinate material flow, and participate in employee training to ensure compliance with quality requirements. Relocation and housing support are available for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Operations, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Current Junior, Graduating with an undergraduate degree between December 2027 and June 2028.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S now and in the future. nVent does not offer sponsorship to candidates.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organization skills
• Willingness to learn and to work collaboratively with all levels within the organization.
• Ability to respond and adapt to feedback in a positive manner.
• Energy to listen, desire to learn and ability to be resilient and adaptable through change
• Strong work ethic and personal responsibility to see things through to completion
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated leadership experience

Responsibilities

• Monitors daily production of various value streams and participating corrective actions
• Conducts quality inspections utilizing quality tools
• Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data; making recommendations
• Learn and support the application of Lean Methodologies and Principles to become a Lean change agent
• Execute and coordinate employee training to ensure that procedures are followed and meet all quality requirements.
• Coordinate the timely and accurate movement of material into, within and out of assigned work area as needed.

Skills

Verbal & written communications

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Leadership experience

Time management

Resilience & adaptability

Willingness to learn

Strong work ethic

Proficient in MS Word

Proficient in MS Excel

Proficient in MS PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

nVent’s Operations Internship offers hands-on experiences in a global manufacturing setting, based in Anoka, MN. The 12-week, full-time summer program supports day-to-day plant operations, quality checks, and data-driven reporting.

You’ll learn Lean methodologies, coordinate material flow, and participate in employee training to ensure compliance with quality requirements. Relocation and housing support are available for eligible candidates.