Operations Intern

Job Description

OperationsIntern

IKO is a global leader in manufacturing roofing products with production facilities worldwide. Weare currently seeking an Operations Intern to join our team of skilled professionals based at our Bismarck Missouri plant. This plant produces granules for our shingle plants in a high speed continuous asphalt shingle manufacturing process environment

The Operations Intern will support the startup and commissioning of a roofing granule manufacturing plant byassistingwith process developmentdocumentationequipmentprocurement standard work creation support equipment installation and maintenance activities. This role provides hands-on experience helping build manufacturing systems from the ground up including process flows operating standards and continuous improvement practices.The right candidate will adhere to allprescribed safety standards and practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Support plant startup and commissioning activities across productionengineeringand maintenance functions

• Handle vendor communications and coordination

• Participate in lockout/tagout (LOTO) and safety procedures

• Help organize equipment tools spare parts and maintenance records

• Establish and support housekeeping and reliability best practices

• Assistwith developing and documenting manufacturing processes for roofing granule production

• Assistwith procurement of equipment from vendor interactions spec sheet evaluation equipment orderingshippingand tracking install and commissioning

• Create and update Standard Work Instructions (SWIs) for equipment processes and operating procedures

• Observe and document raw material handling crushing screening coating firing cooling and packaging processes

• Assistwith process mapping workflow layout and startup readiness activities

• Collect production and quality data to support process stabilization and optimization

• Support engineering trials process adjustments and improvement initiatives

• Collaborate with operations maintenance quality and EHS teams

• Support continuous improvement efforts related to safety quality efficiency and waste reduction

• Learning Opportunities

• Hands-on exposure to manufacturing plant startup and commissioning activities

• Understanding of roofing granule manufacturing and coating processes

• Introduction to process stabilization ramp-up and continuous improvement

• Exposure to industrial safety environmental controls and compliance requirements

• Development of cross-functional collaboration and problem-solving skills

• Networking opportunities with many industrial equipment manufacturers and general contractors

• Understanding of industrial safety standards and procedures

• Collaboration with maintenance operations engineering and EHS teams

• Qualifications

• Strong interest in manufacturing process engineering or startup environments

• Comfortable working in a hands-on industrial setting

• Basic understanding of process flow data analysis or documentation preferred

• Proficiencywith Microsoft Excel and basic documentation tools

• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn

• Strong organizational skills

Work Environment

Industrial manufacturing startup environment with exposure to dust noise heat and moving equipment. Personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses hardhat hearing protection and steel-toe shoes may be required.Position involves standing walking in production areas andobservingoperations.

Internship Details

• Open Immediately

• Duration:3months

• Schedule: Open to Full time or Part time

• Normal Scheduled Hours: Day Shift 7 am to 3:30 pm (Flexible)