Operations Intern
About the role
Swagelok offers an immersive 12-week summer internship program that gives interns the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience through meaningful projects and develop both personally and professionally. Over the summer you’ll combine what you learn in the classroom with applied work experience in Operations. You will lead impactful projects that are focused on either continuous improvement, enhancing quality, optimizing cost-saving measures, or advancing safety measures of our processes and/or products. You will be challenged to apply and develop the technical and interpersonal skills needed to succeed for years beyond the internship experience. You will further improve your problem-solving skills and be encouraged to collaborate with other Swagelok associates.
You will participate in a variety of activities over the summer including networking, learning the business, Swagelok associate resource groups, facility tours, professional development, and volunteering in the community. You will have direct engagement with executives and leading experts in our industry. You will have an opportunity to participate in resume reviews and mock interviews to prepare you for future opportunities at Swagelok.
Responsibilities
- Core manufacturing operations
- Process Improvement
- Team Management
- Project Execution
- LEAN/CEDAC events
- Cross-functional collaboration to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness
- Hands-on operational roles to understand the intricacies of the business
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in operations management, business, or a related field
- Open to working in one of our Northeast Ohio locations: Solon, Strongsville, Eastlake, Highland Hills, or Willoughby without relocation support
- Authorized to work in the United States
- Able to work 10-12 weeks consecutively during the summer
- A minimum GPA of 3.0
Preferred Qualifications
- Intern or other relevant experience in a professional operations capacity
- Demonstrated leadership experience through campus activities, work experience, and community involvement
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
- Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
- Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
- May be required to pass pre-employment and annual Vision Acuity tests