Production Scheduling Intern - Summer 2027

Thinklance LLP; Miamisburg (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from operations leaders

Professional development opportunities

Executive networking and growth

Job summary

Thinklance LLP in Ohio is seeking an Operations Planning intern/on-site role focused on production scheduling and data analysis. You will review upcoming production jobs, walk the floor for updates, monitor delays, and maintain ERP-based schedules.

You’ll collaborate with production teams, support capacity planning, and generate reports to improve schedule accuracy. This hands-on role offers mentorship and exposure to ERP systems, with potential for full-time opportunities.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Operations/Supply Chain/Industrial Engineering preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfort with spreadsheets, data and operational reports; proficient with Excel.

Responsibilities

• Review upcoming production jobs to identify issues with materials, labor, BOMs, routings or constraints.
• Walk the production floor to gather updates on job status and progress.
• Monitor past-due jobs, upcoming priorities, and schedules to identify delays.
• Maintain scheduling spreadsheets, ERP data, trackers and production reports.
• Assist with tracking workload, capacity and resource utilization by department/work center.
• Support planning activities to maintain schedule accuracy and flow.
• Communicate job status and scheduling concerns with supervisors and leaders.
• Assist with reporting, data analysis and schedule performance tracking.
• Support other production control and scheduling initiatives as assigned.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in Operations Management

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management

Tools

ERP systems

Shop floor data systems

Job description

Your Role

Here's what you will be doing:

• Review upcoming production jobs to identify potential issues with materials, labor, engineering releases, BOMs, routings, or other constraints
• Walk the production floor to gather updates on job status and progress
• Monitor past-due jobs, upcoming priorities, and schedules to identify potential delays
• Maintain scheduling spreadsheets, ERP system data, trackers, and production reports
• Assist with tracking workload, production capacity, and resource utilization by department and work center
• Support production planning and scheduling activities to maintain schedule accuracy and production flow
• Collaborate with production supervisors, planners, and operations leaders to communicate job status and scheduling concerns
• Assist with reporting, operational data analysis, and schedule performance tracking
• Support other production control, planning, and scheduling initiatives as assigned

About You

The company is looking for candidates with:

• Current pursuit of an Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field preferred
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Comfort working with spreadsheets, data, and operational reports
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with production teams and manufacturing personnel
• Interest in manufacturing, production planning, operations, or supply chain management
• Strong problem-solving mindset and willingness to learn
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Hands-on experience in manufacturing operations and production scheduling
• Exposure to ERP systems, production planning, and shop floor operations
• Opportunity to work on projects with measurable business impact
• Mentorship from operations and production leaders
• Executive networking and professional development opportunities
• Collaborative, high-energy workplace
• Potential consideration for future internship or full-time opportunities

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This onsite position requires regular movement between office workstations and active manufacturing environments. Tasks include walking the production floor, interacting with production personnel, and gathering real-time updates. Physical requirements include standing, walking, sitting, reaching, frequent computer use, and occasional lifting of materials up to 25 pounds. The work environment includes office and manufacturing areas with moderate noise levels. Appropriate personal protective equipment must be worn when required. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.