Production Planning Intern (Manufacturing)

Location: Danbury, Connecticut, United States; full-time on-site internship for 12–14 weeks during Summer 2027, working 40 hours per week Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., from June through August.

Salary: $20–$30 per hour, depending on overall skills.

Company

hirify.global uses advanced science to enable technologies that transform the world and operates a collaborative, values-driven manufacturing organization.

What you will do

• Create and maintain production schedules based on demand, capacity, and material availability.
• Monitor inventory, planned orders, production orders, and work orders to identify supply risks.
• Analyze planning and manufacturing data and prepare reports, dashboards, metrics, and recommendations using Excel, Power BI, or similar tools.
• Support SAP ERP and master data maintenance, including MRP parameters, lead times, lot sizes, and planning settings.
• Collaborate with Production Planning, Operations, Procurement, Engineering, Logistics, and Quality to resolve material and scheduling issues.
• Complete and present an internship project with findings and recommendations to Supply Chain and Operations leadership.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled as a student and pursuing a bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Expected graduation in 2027 or later, with flexibility based on program requirements.
• Available to work 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., from June through August.
• Must be familiar with the university’s requirements to participate in a co-op program.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and collaborate in a team environment.
• Must not require hirify.global immigration sponsorship now or in the future, including H-1B, TN, or STEM OPT sponsorship.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative environment where employees are encouraged to contribute ideas and participate in projects and initiatives.
• Values-driven culture centered on People, Accountability, Creativity, and Excellence.
• Total rewards package supporting career development, health, and financial well-being.