Production Planner Intern

ebi; Simsbury (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch & learn sessions

Networking events

Visibility to leadership

Formal feedback

Job summary

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company invites college students to join its 12-week summer internship program in 2027. As a Production Planner Intern, you will support production planning, lean manufacturing, and ERP/MRP-driven material planning.

You will work with Energetics Operations and collaborate with Production, Material Control, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to ensure smooth material flow and accurate inventory management.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree, preferably in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel.
• Interest in manufacturing, supply chain, materials management, production planning, Lean Manufacturing, or ERP/MRP systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with tracking inventory movements and maintaining accurate inventory records.
• Help identify material requirements and potential shortages that could impact production schedules.
• Support the creation, tracking, and prioritization of shop orders and material kits.
• Coordinate with Production, Material Control, Supply Chain, Quality, and other cross-functional teams to support material flow.
• Assist with maintaining Kanban inventory levels and identifying opportunities to improve material availability.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Pursuing bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Operations Management or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

This opportunity is located within our Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defence Company business, a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions.

Job Description

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace and Defense Company is seeking talented college students to join our 2027 summer internship program. Our 12-week internship program is designed to provide real-world and hands-on experience in areas that interest you! As an intern, you will collaborate with industry experts to solve real-world challenges and change the way we do business.

Production Planner Interns will work within our Energetics Operations in support of all aspects of production planning including, but no limited to:

• Continuous improvement
• Lean Manufacturing
• Reviewing supply and demand within ERP/MRP systems to support production schedules
• Support material planning activities, including monitoring raw materials, inventory, and production requirements

Responsibilities/daily duties

• Assist with tracking inventory movements and maintaining accurate inventory records
• Help identify material requirements and potential shortages that could impact production schedules
• Support the creation, tracking, and prioritization of shop orders and material kits
• Coordinate with Production, Material Control, Supply Chain, Quality, and other cross-functional teams to support material flow
• Assist with maintaining Kanban inventory levels and identifying opportunities to improve material availability

Requirements:

• Candidate pursuing a bachelor's degree, preferably in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline .
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Experience with Microsoft Excel
• Interest in manufacturing, supply chain, materials management, production planning, Lean Manufacturing, or ERP/MRP systems is preferred.

As an EBI intern, you will:

• Robust projects with positive business impact
• Formal and informal feedback from managers
• Lunch and learn sessions featuring executives from across the business
• Networking and social events
• Visibility to all levels of leadership

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.