Materials Project Manager

Materials Project Management Intern

Overview Join Our Team: Materials Project Management Intern Opportunity

Are you ready to dive into a dynamic, hands-on internship that will shape your career in manufacturing operations? Join our Materials Department as a Materials Project Management Intern and gain invaluable experience while leading key initiatives throughout our facility in Ripon, WI.

Internship Details

• Timeline: Summer Internship 2026 or Fall Co-op 2026 (May–December)
• Start Date: May 2026

Ready to jumpstart your career in a collaborative and fast-paced manufacturing environment? Apply now to be part of our innovative team.

Responsibilities

Key Projects and Responsibilities as a Materials Project Management Intern, you will lead three major initiatives:

Material Component Packaging Improvement

• Design and implement improved packaging for material components
• Create and execute project plans, timelines, and validation criteria
• Engage stakeholders (suppliers, engineering, production) and secure buy-in
• Coordinate prototype development, testing, and feedback loops
• Implement new packaging solutions into production and measure results

Material Handling Process Optimization

• Analyze current material handling processes end-to-end (receiving to line-side)
• Conduct observations, time studies, and value-stream mapping to identify bottlenecks
• Develop a data-driven improvement plan using lean principles
• Pilot changes, track KPIs (safety, quality, delivery, cost), and standardize successful practices

Container Fleet Utilization

• Collect and validate information on the current container fleet across the facility
• Perform physical inventory counts, labeling, and condition assessments
• Develop or enhance digital tracking methods to monitor container location and status
• Analyze utilization across the production cycle and recommend fleet right-sizing and flow improvements
• Present findings and recommendations to leadership

Daily Responsibilities

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Materials, Production, Engineering, Quality, Suppliers)
• Track project metrics and milestones; report progress and risks
• Maintain project documentation and update standard work as needed
• Participate in team meetings and support continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

Education

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in one of the following:
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Business 
  • Process Engineering
  • Materials Engineering
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Project Management
  • or relative field 
• Standing: At least a sophomore by the start of the internship/co-op

Skills and Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Basic understanding of lean manufacturing principles
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and in teams

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk the production floor regularly
• Capable of lifting and handling materials as needed
• Extended periods of computer work
• Standing, bending, and moving throughout the facility