Manufacturing Leadership Intern - Summer

Manufacturing Leadership Intern – Summer 2027

Employment type:

Full-Time / Seasonal

Locations:
Several Ohio locations available:
Delaware, Eaton, Middletown, Mt. Vernon, Streetsboro, Wooster

Estimated Compensation: $20 per hour

Introduction:
International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) creates sustainable packaging solutions that enable our customers, teammates and share owners to thrive in an ever-changing world. We are a leader in corrugated packaging, partnering with customers across industries to protect what matters most, strengthen supply chains and create lasting value. IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years.

Join our team and you'll see why our team members say they're Proud to be IP.

Summary:

We are seeking motivated individuals interested in pursuing a career in manufacturing leadership with International Paper. Successful candidates will thrive in a flexible, fast-paced production environment and demonstrate a commitment to safety, quality, customer satisfaction, and productivity. Opportunities are available throughout Ohio at our facilities in Delaware, Eaton, Middletown, Mt. Vernon, Streetsboro, and Wooster.

This hands-on internship provides exposure to all aspects of our manufacturing operations. Interns will spend approximately 80% of their time working alongside production teams on the manufacturing floor, learning the business from the ground up. Responsibilities include operating equipment, reading factory orders, using tools such as tape measures and gauges, applying shop math, inspecting and stacking products, completing quality and administrative documentation, and following established work procedures.

The remaining 20% of the internship will focus on leadership development. Interns will be assigned a leadership-related project to drive, execute, and present at the conclusion of the summer program. Throughout the experience, interns will partner with local leaders to develop and demonstrate key leadership competencies.

Candidates must be willing to work alternative shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed. Highly qualified candidates will possess a passion for developing teams, engaging employees, and driving continuous improvement to help achieve business objectives. Preferred candidates will be those pursuing a degree in a related field such as manufacturing, operations management, engineering, paper science, business, or leadership studies.

Preferences:
Graduation Date:
Graduating March '28 - June '29

School Years:
Sophomore, Junior

Majors:
Operations Management, Engineering, Paper Science, Business Management, Leadership Studies, Manufacturing

GPA:
No GPA preference set

Work Authorization: US work authorization is required

Industry: Manufacturing, 35,000+ employees