Intern - Program Manager (Summer 2026)

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Neenah, WI
In-Office
19-21 Hourly
Internship
Appliances • Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
The Program Manager Intern supports customer relationships, manages project delivery, and ensures team adherence to contractual obligations. Responsibilities include reporting on customer orders and continuous improvement initiatives.
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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:

$19 - $21/hr.

OVERVIEW 

Plexus has an exciting opportunity for a Program Manager Intern to join our talented team! The Program Manager Intern supports the tactical interface between the customer and various Plexus functional areas. This position is responsible for supporting projects and helping to manage the day-to-day customer relationship. In essence, be the "voice of Plexus" to the customer and the "voice of the customer" to Plexus!

RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Responsible for supporting the tactical, business customer relationship

  • Support projects to deliver appropriate levels of customer service and satisfaction

  • Work with team members to present issues and alternatives to the customer

  • Support the projects in continuous improvement / Lean activities and programs

  • Ensure the team is properly interpreting and executing contractual requirements

  • Work with program management team to provide acceptable commitments based upon customer demand and Plexus capabilities

  • Work with program management team to ensure demand is properly loaded into Master Production Schedule (MPS) and driven through to the materials Requirements Planning (MRP system)

  • Monitor and report on the customer's open orders

  • Obtain, analyze and report customer's rolling, periodic forecast

  • Coordinate, negotiate and communicate commitment dates on customer orders

  • Works well under pressure and high stress situations

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

  • Student working toward a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications or related field for the entire duration of internship. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Junior level status

  • GPA: 3.0 or higher is preferred

  • Intermediate to advanced experience in Excel 

Physical Requirements:  

  • N/A

Travel Requirements:  

  • N/A

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 [email protected]. 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.

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Excel
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The Company
Nampa, ID
8,686 Employees
Year Founded: 1976

What We Do

Since 1979, Plexus has been partnering with companies to create the products that build a better world. We are a team of over 20,000 individuals who are dedicated to providing Design and Development, Supply Chain Solutions, New Product Introduction, Manufacturing and Aftermarket Services. Plexus is a global leader that specializes in serving customers in industries with highly complex products and demanding regulatory environments. Plexus delivers customer service excellence to leading companies by providing innovative, comprehensive solutions throughout a product’s lifecycle. For more information about Plexus, visit our website at www.plexus.com

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