Production Manager Intern

Usui International Corporation; Sharonville (OH); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Usui International Corporation in Sharonville, Ohio is seeking a manufacturing intern to assist with daily production activities. The role involves supporting production leadership, tracking KPIs, and participating in continuous improvement projects. Candidates should be pursuing or have completed a relevant bachelor's degree and possess strong communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential. This position offers a hands-on learning experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing concepts and production environments preferred.
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist production leadership with daily, weekly, and monthly manufacturing activities.
• Support tracking and reporting of department KPIs.
• Participate in continuous improvement and cost-reduction projects.

Skills

Strong interest in manufacturing leadership

Ability to analyze data

Strong verbal and written communication

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Business Management, Operations Management, or a related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assist production leadership with daily, weekly, and monthly manufacturing activities to support customer quality and delivery requirements.
• Support tracking and reporting of department KPIs, including safety, quality, delivery, and productivity metrics.
• Assist with data collection and analysis related to Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), downtime, scrap, and labor utilization.
• Participate in continuous improvement and cost-reduction projects under the guidance of production management.
• Observe and support daily production meetings and shift handoffs.
• Assist with maintaining production-related documentation, reports, and records.
• Support 4S shop floor organization, cleanliness, and standardization initiatives.
• Assist with coordination between production, quality, maintenance, and logistics teams to support manufacturing targets.
• Observe and assist with staffing coordination, training documentation, and workforce planning activities.
• Support compliance with safety policies, OSHA guidelines, and customer-specific requirements.
• Assist with preparation for customer visits, audits, and internal reviews.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Business Management, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Strong interest in manufacturing leadership, production management, or operations.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing concepts and production environments preferred.
• Ability to analyze data, organize information, and support multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team-oriented environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and learn shop‑floor operations.

Physical Requirements

• Up to 10 lbs – Frequently
• 11-25 lbs – Frequently
• 26-50 lbs – Occasionally
• 51+ lbs – Occasionally
• Use of hands for simple grasping, pushing/pulling, and fine manipulation