Manufacturing Intern (Summer 2027) - RedGuard

Description About our 2027 Summer Internship Program Join our summer internship program, spanning from May 17th, 2027 to August 6th, 2027. Gain invaluable experience through meaningful projects alongside our innovative, solutions-driven teams. Elevate your professional growth with opportunities for professional development, senior leadership Q&A, volunteer initiatives, networking/social events, and more! What You Can Expect Working in the Manufacturing Intern Position

RedGuard is currently seeking a Manufacturing Intern. This position will work closely with the Production Manager and Floor Supervisors providing support to the Manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will be detail oriented and will have a strong interest in manufacturing, construction, and/or project management.

Responsibilities

• Performs time studies to assess the duration and efficiency of various production tasks.
• Tracks and records downtime across departments, identifying causes and frequency for root cause analysis (RC/CA).
• Reviews existing work instructions for accuracy and updates; creates new documentation as needed.
• Assists in tracking and communicating daily and weekly performance metrics.
• Reviews and edits all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other shop floor standard work documentation.
• Supports lean manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement projects.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Microsoft Project.
• Works well with others in a team environment.
• Possesses solid written and verbal communication skills and practices active listening.
• Detail-oriented, dependable, curious, self-motivated, and eager to learn.
• Interest in Manufacturing, Construction, or Project Management.

Work Environment The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accom