About the role#
As a Department Manager Intern, you will work alongside experienced managers to oversee factory operations. This role focuses on leadership and process improvement within a manufacturing environment. You will earn $27.25 per hour during this summer program.
What you'll do#
- Manage factory team members.
- Maintain responsibility for safety, quality, and productivity standards.
- Manage the department budget regarding labor efficiencies.
- Apply continuous improvement principles through specific projects and team initiatives.
- Reward and hold team members accountable for their performance.
What you'll need#
- A strong passion and drive to develop the people around you.
- A loyal and conscientious approach to your work.
- A desire to succeed and constantly improve.
- Ability to manage factory team members effectively.
- Pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or Logistics.
Location & details#
- Location: Carroll, Iowa.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site, full-time.
- Note: This position requires a post-offer background check and drug screen. Pella is a tobacco-free workplace.
About Pella Corporation
Pella Corporation manufactures windows and doors for the residential and commercial markets. Founded in 1925, the company operates as a privately owned business. It maintains 20 manufacturing locations across the United States and Canada. The organization employs more than 10,000 people.
How to get in at Pella Corporation
Applying early is a distinct advantage at Pella Corporation, as recruiters often review candidates before the applicant pool becomes unmanageable. Intern Insider sends an instant alert the moment a role matching your target is published anywhere, so you apply among the first and get seen before the pile grows. Reaching out to the right person often beats sending your resume into a general queue. Intern Insider surfaces the recruiters behind Pella Corporation roles so you can contact them directly to ask about the position or a referral, which materially improves your response rates.
