Operations Management Intern

Scot Forge Company • Spring Grove, IL • 3h ago

Scot Forge Company is looking to hire three Operations Management Interns for the Summer of 2026 at the corporate facility in Spring Grove, IL. An operations management internship at Scot Forge will provide a variety of experiences and exposure to the manufacturing management profession. This intern will be supporting the operations team through their daily tasks and projects.

This Program Offers:

Paid Compensation

Professional Career Development and Mentoring

Real World Problem Solving

Meaningful Project Work

Collaborative Work Environment

Anticipated Projects include:

Collaborating with the Plant Management and Supervisors on identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives throughout the manufacturing floor.

Participate in and support shop floor projects focused on enhancing productivity, reducing waste, and optimizing processes.

Join daily walks and meetings to observe operations and help identify areas for improvement.

Assist in driving 5S activities, including organizing and participating in 5S events within the shop.

Support Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Daily Control Meeting (DCM) activities to help maintain equipment reliability and operational efficiency.

Help track and act on identified action items to support operational goals.

Assist in conducting root cause analysis to identify and resolve issues affecting quality and productivity

Support compliance with safety regulations and standards.

Qualifications:

Required Skills

Minimum Sophomore standing in pursuit of a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related field

Independent worker with strong self-management and problem-solving skills, who can demonstrate learning agility in Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, and Process Optimization initiatives

Knowledge of SolidWorks or other CAD/CAM software

Knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques, including 5S and Kaizen, preferred

Experience using Microsoft Office applications

Preferred Skills

Certifications in Lean Manufacturing Techniques, Project Management, Root Cause Analysis, and/or Safety Compliance

Effective collaborator with strong communication skills

Knowledge of a wide variety of manufacturing processes

Previous exposure to CNC machining or machinery

Geometrical Tolerance specification/application knowledge

Additional Requirements

Must be authorized to work anywhere in the U.S. without sponsorship

Must be able to pass a 90 day head hair drug test today

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer: M/F/Disabled/Vets encouraged to apply.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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