Intern - Operations Leadership Co-Op (Jan - Aug 2027)

About us: At Plexus, our vision is to help create the products that build a better world. Driven by a passion for excellence, we partner with leading Aerospace/Defense, Healthcare/Life Sciences and Industrial companies to design, manufacture and service some of the world’s most transformative products, including advanced surgical systems, diagnostic instruments, healthcare imaging equipment, mission critical aerospace systems, and electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions. Visit Plexus.com to learn more about our unwavering commitment to our vision. When we invest in our people, we invest in building a better world. With a vision rooted in the wellbeing and inclusive engagement of our team members, our customers, their end users and our communities, people are the heart of what we do and who we are. It is our values that unite us and guide us in everything that we do, including how we operate, behave and interact to foster a workplace where every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute their best. Our values include: Growing our People, Building Belonging, Innovating Responsibly, Delivering Excellence and Creating Customer Success. As a team member, you will engage in impactful work through global collaboration and the use of emerging technologies, join an inclusive culture where every team member is valued and working toward a greater purpose, and be empowered to reach your full potential through various development programs designed to accelerate your growth. Plexus offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support team members' wellbeing, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, retirement savings, and opportunities for professional development. We also prioritize work-life balance and offer a variety of perks to enhance the team member experience. For more information, visit our US benefits website at usbenefits.plexus.com . Our commitment to pay range transparency fosters an equitable workplace, where everyone can feel valued. This is an internship position (Non-Exempt Salary); the hourly range is stated below. The rate offered within this range will be based upon the geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level. Hourly Rate: $22 - $26/hr. JOB OVERVIEW The Operations Leadership Co-Op is designed for trainees on the fast track to a leadership role within Plexus Manufacturing. This role will be a Co-Op position for a minimum of 7/8 months and a maximum of 12 months . This program is made for anyone interested in operations, management, supply chain, or leadership in a warehouse setting. The incumbent will take on leadership activities of a Production Leader and Supervisor. RESPONSIBILITIES • Support production schedules based on committed financial forecasts, and customer commitments. • Execute focus factory resource reviews to assure sufficient human and equipment resources exist to meet customer and site business objectives. • Assure that product and process quality is compliant to internal, industry and customer quality standards. • Drive productivity and financial performance by managing focus factory achievement of corporate and focus factory level metric goals. • Implement and utilize lean manufacturing principles. • Provide leadership, direction, and guidance to production operators and • Communicate with production operators, production leads, operations managers, etc. on a routine basis to ensure that production goals are being met. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • Student working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain, Engineering or related field for the entire duration of internship are preferred, but other majors will be considered. • Knowledge of lean and six sigma concepts PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Junior level status • GPA: 3.0 or higher is preferred • Excellent analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills • Valuable leadership skills including the ability to delegate and inspire • Strong communication skills This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform. We are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or special requirements. If you need an application accommodation, please contact us by email at GHQ.TA@plexus.com . Please include your contact information and clearly describe how we can help you. This email is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and/or background check.