Manufacturing Internship Jobs in Elgin, IL (NOW HIRING)

nVenia, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, is a manufacturer and supplier of integrated solutions and packaging equipment machinery. With over 300 years of combined experience, our long-standing brands of Arpac, Fischbein, Hamer and Ohlson serve end customers in the consumer-packaged goods, food and beverage, industrial, and other markets.

At nVenia, we believe in developing talent and providing meaningful learning experiences. Interns gain handson exposure to realworld manufacturing operations while working alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative environment.

nVenia offers:

• Competitive compensation for internship positions
• Handson learning and mentorship from experienced team members
• Exposure to manufacturing, supply chain, and operational best practices
• A supportive, safetyfocused, and teamoriented work environment
• Opportunities to develop skills that support future career growth

POSITION SUMMARY

nVenia is seeking a motivated Operations Management Summer Intern to support our manufacturing operations. This role offers handson exposure to manufacturing from a systems and administrative perspective, working alongside Manufacturing Engineering and Shop Management to analyze and clean up data, improve accuracy, and support production efficiency.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with shop management and assemblers to understand true capacity requirements for specific jobs and assemblies.
• Observe and validate actual work content on the shop floor to ensure system data reflects reality.
• Review and update manufacturing routings to improve accuracy for labor standards, scheduling, and capacity analysis.
• Identify and resolve data discrepancies within the ERP system that impact production planning and operational reporting.
• Support Manufacturing Engineering and Operations leaders with process documentation, data analysis, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to crossfunctional stakeholders.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Currently pursuing a degree in Operations Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Highly organized, detaildriven, and curious about how manufacturing systems work.
• Comfortable working with data, including Excel and basic data analysis tools.
• A clear and professional communicator who enjoys working with both hourly shopfloor employees and leadership teams.
• Proactive, adaptable, and eager to learn in a fastpaced manufacturing environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this internship, the employee may be required to stand or walk for extended periods during the workday. The role involves frequent use of hands and arms for tasks such as handling documents, working with computer systems, and assisting with materials or tools as needed. The employee may occasionally be required to bend, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The intern may occasionally lift or move materials up to 25–50 pounds, with assistance when appropriate. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of the role.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this internship, the employee may occasionally be exposed to a manufacturing environment that includes moving mechanical parts. Noise levels are generally moderate but may be loud at times. The intern may also be occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles while in production or warehouse areas. he work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an intern may encounter while performing the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

As an Operations Management Intern at nVenia, you will contribute to real manufacturing activities that directly affect production flow and operational efficiency. You’ll gain practical exposure to how data integrity, systems, and processes support manufacturing success—providing a strong foundation for future careers in operations, manufacturing leadership, or supply chain management.

nVenia is a packaging machinery manufacturing and service organization widely known to have the widest selection of packaging technology under one roof and is dedicated to providing our distributors and end-users the highest quality product and support.

nVenia brings Duravant packaging leaders Arpac, Hamer-Fischbein and Ohlson Packaging together to create next-level packaging equipment integration and innovation. One name, in one location, with one shared focus: our customers and the problems we need to solve.