Continuous Improvement Intern - Project Lead The Way

ArdaghGroup • Fremont, OH • 2d ago

Role description: This internship is a great opportunity for students who participate in Project Lead The Way (PLTW) programs and are interested in manufacturing and engineering. You'll gain hands-on experience working in our plant, learning about production and how we improve the way we work. You'll be part of the Continuous Improvement (CI) team, helping with projects that make our processes faster, safer, and more efficient. You'll gain real-world skills like how to solve problems, work with teams, and use tools and systems that professionals use in manufacturing. The program will consist of project assignments that will lay a strong foundation for future careers in manufacturing, helping members become an expert in the metal manufacturing operations. By the end of the summer, you'll have a better understanding of how metal packaging is made and how to make production better through teamwork, safety, and analytical thinking. Job Responsibilities:

Help the CI Lead with improvement projects across the plant.

Prioitizing training early on tools and techniques used in manufacturing.

Support events focused on improving processes, like Kaizen, SMED (quick changeovers), and 6S (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain, Safety) activities.

Contribute to planning the AMPS Month celebrations and training sessions in August.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements.

Learn how to read and understand production data.

Become assimilated into the Ardagh Metal Packaging organization by participating in a comprehensive orientation program

Be assigned to a mentor within Ardagh Metal Packaging

Be exposed to and work on special projects (50%~ of the workload) to help the plants meet goals and leverage learning from work experiences

Present an end-of-internship summary to the Ardagh Metal Packaging executive leadership team

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma

Ability to complete a 10-week internship from June-August 2026

Cumulative GPA of a 2.6

Completion of PLTW coursework, preferably

Ambition to pursue a career in the manufacturing industry, preferably

Work Environment:

Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as hearing and eye protection, steel toe boots, and other PPE

Must be willing to travel to the corporate office (Chicago, IL) for final week

Compliance with FDA regulations established by OSHA and the company

Ardagh Metal Packaging is a leading global supplier of sustainable, infinitely recyclable metal beverage cans to brand owners. A subsidiary of sustainable packaging business Ardagh Group and a leading industry metal packaging company, Ardagh Metal Packaging employs more than 6,300 people across Europe, North America and Brazil, with sales of approximately $4.7 billion. Ardagh Metal Packaging believes that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued and can work to their full potential. We offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team - you'll enjoy the journey! Ardagh Metal Packaging - North America has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast feeding, and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, creed, religion (including religious dress and grooming), color, national origin, anc Apply here: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjgzNDYwLjEwNTA4QGFyZGFnaGNvbXAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t

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