Intern, Production Analytics

Location: Wheatland, PA - Council Ave, United States of America

You may not know our name, but you know our products.  What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday.

Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877. We’re proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development.

We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us.  Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more.

Come build a career you believe in.

About the Role

Zekelman Industries is seeking a Production Analytics & AI Intern to support production planning and digital transformation initiatives to work on site at our Wheatland Tube Council Avenue facility in Wheatland, Pennsylvania. The official Zekelman internship program runs from May 24, 2027 through August 13, 2027.

This unique internship sits at the intersection of manufacturing operations, production planning, data analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI). The intern will work closely with both the Production Planning team and the AI & Innovation team to help improve how production decisions are made, measured, and optimized. Rather than working solely on theoretical analytics projects, you'll spend time on the manufacturing floor learning how steel pipe and tube production operates and identifying opportunities to improve planning processes through data, automation, and emerging technologies.

You'll collaborate with production leaders, planners, operators, and technology teams to analyze workflows, evaluate operational data, and help introduce digital tools that improve visibility, planning accuracy, and decision-making. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, connecting data to business outcomes, and applying technology to real-world manufacturing challenges.

What You'll Do

Support production planning activities through analysis of manufacturing, inventory, and scheduling data

Analyze production workflows and recommend opportunities for automation, digitalization, or AI-enabled improvements

Partner with Production Planning and AI & Innovation teams to evaluate business processes and develop practical solutions

Build dashboards, reports, and visualizations that support production and planning decisions

Help document current-state and future-state planning workflows and operational processes

Assist with pilot projects involving AI tools, analytics platforms, or digital productivity solutions

Support data collection, validation, and reporting related to production performance and planning effectiveness

Research emerging technologies and analytical approaches applicable to manufacturing and supply chain operations

Prepare presentations and recommendations for operations, planning, and leadership stakeholders

Perform other duties as assigned

Who You Are

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Analytics, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Information Systems, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field

Strong interest in manufacturing, production planning, analytics, AI, or digital transformation

Comfortable analyzing data and translating findings into actionable business recommendations

Proficient with Microsoft Excel and familiar with data visualization or reporting tools

Exposure to SQL, Python, Power BI, Tableau, or similar analytical tools is preferred

Knowledge of AI tools, automation technologies, or machine learning concepts through coursework, projects, or internships is a plus

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment and interacting with both production and office-based teams

Strong communication skills and ability to present insights to technical and non-technical audiences

What You'll Get

Zekelman Industries offers a PAID internship experience with meaningful work, professional development, and the opportunity to make a real impact. Interns also enjoy:

Experience applying AI and data-driven decision-making in a real manufacturing environment

Access to company-wide networking events, team-building activities, and learning sessions

Regular coaching and feedback to support personal and professional growth

Participation in a company-wide Intern Summit

Opportunity to present project outcomes and recommendations to business leaders

Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits.  In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, immediate vesting, and much more.

M/F/D/V

We are Zekelman Industries.

We manufacture superior quality tubular and related products, and provide outstanding service for our valued customers.

We seek to continuously advance the skills and opportunities of our employees, utilizing the latest technology and management tools available to consistently increase profitability and the enterprise value of Zekelman Industries and of our customers.