Manufacturing Leadership Intern, Summer 2027 (REQ#43522)
Amway · Ada, MI · 3 wk ago
On-siteManufacturing$24.36–$25.55/hrInternship
Internship Job title: Manufacturing Leadership Intern, Summer 2027 Department/Division: Supply Chain / Manufacturing Hourly Range: $24.36-$25.55 Location: Ada, MI (Onsite) Note: This position is an office role, and you must be able to report in-person to Ada on Mondays through Thursdays, with Friday as a remote optional day What’s Special About This Team As a Manufacturing Leadership Intern, you will help identify opportunities to improve productivity, decision-making, and employee effectiveness through data-driven problem-solving. Working closely with plant leadership, technicians, and Manufacturing Capability teams, you will develop practical solutions that create value for frontline operations while gaining firsthand leadership experience in a manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities Learn manufacturing processes and build an understanding of how work flows through plant operations. Partner with technicians, team leaders, and manufacturing leadership to identify operational challenges and productivity opportunities. Gather feedback from end users and refine solutions based on operational needs. Present recommendations to manufacturing leaders, including expected business value, adoption considerations, and implementation opportunities. Expected Impact The intern will help advance Manufacturing's digital transformation efforts by developing practical AI-enabled solutions that improve productivity, streamline workflows, and support frontline decision-making. Desired Majors Required skills and background: Industrial Engineering Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Supply Chain Management Operations Management Data Analytics Academic Eligibility: Undergraduate students who will have completed their junior or senior year by the start of the internship and will remain academically active through the internship, with an anticipated graduation date between August 2027 and April 2028. Technical Skills Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) Foundational understanding of statistics and data analysis Experience utilizing data to identify trends and support recommendations Power BI, Tableau, Minitab, or similar analytical tools preferred Soft Skills Natural curiosity and desire to understand how systems and processes work Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to influence others without direct authority Comfort working in team-oriented environments Critical thinking and structured problem-solving abilities Ability to translate data into clear, meaningful recommendations Strong collaboration and shared accountability mindset Interest in future people leadership opportunities Ability to build relationships with employees at all levels of the organization Adaptability and willingness to learn in a fast-paced manufacturing environment Your pay rate within the posted range will be based on your completed class year at the start of the internship program. Amway’s recruiting team will confirm your applicable rate during the recruitment process. Amway does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need Amway immigration sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, STEM OPT, TN, etc.) now or in the future.