Summer Sustainability Intern Summer Sustainability Intern Indianapolis, IN, US, 46256 Jan 30, 2026

Role description:

The Project Lead the Way (PLTW) internship program is a unique initiative to equip our future engineers and plant leaders within the company with the experiences and skills to make them successful within Ardagh Glass Packaging. It is designed to provide solid glass experience for hands-on individuals who are seeking a career in manufacturing. The objective of the internship program is to translate PLTW theoretical knowledge into broad manufacturing experience and provide a sound understanding of the glass composition and production process including technical, quality, and safety skills.

Job Responsibilities:

The program will consist of project assignments that will lay a strong foundation for future careers in manufacturing, helping members become familiar with glass manufacturing operations.

• Become assimilated into the Ardagh Glass Packaging organization by participating in a comprehensive orientation program
• Be assigned to a mentor within Ardagh Glass Packaging
• Be exposed to and work on special projects (50%~ of the workload) to help the plants meet goals and leverage learning from work experiences
• Present an end-of-internship summary to the Ardagh Glass Packaging executive leadership team

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma
• Must be 18 years of age
• Ability to complete a 3-month internship from May-August 2026
• Cumulative GPA of a 2.6

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completion of PLTW coursework
• Ambition to pursue a career in the manufacturing industry

Work Environment:

• Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as hearing and eye protection, steel toe boots, and other PPE
• Must be willing to travel to corporate office (Fishers, IN) for final week
• Compliance with FDA regulations established by OSHA and the company

About Ardagh Group
Ardagh Glass Packaging is a global leader in glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for the world’s leading brands. We trace our roots all the way back to the Irish Glass Bottle Company, founded in 1932. Since then, we have grown rapidly to a team of more than 20,000 people with revenues of over $9 billion.
Today, we have a presence across Europe, Africa, and North America.

• Did you know that Ardagh produces many of the cans and bottles you drink your favorite beverages from?
• Did you know we produce metal and glass packaging which are permanent materials, meaning they can be infinitely recycled without any loss of quality?
• Did you know we produce more than 160 million containers per day?

Ardagh is passionate about sustainability and has a reputation for innovation. We push the boundaries of what’s possible, pioneering new production methods, new design techniques and new ways to recycle and save energy. Our aim is to reduce any negative environmental impact while remaining economically sustainable and socially responsible. We believe that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued, can work to their full potential, and where their achievements are celebrated. Here at Ardagh, we offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team, you’ll enjoy the journey!

Ardagh Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local law.