Summer 2027

Manufacturing Training & Development Intern

Dee Zee

Dee Zee

201-500 employees

Manufactures USA-made truck and SUV accessories

No salary listed

Des Moines, IA, USA

In Person

Bachelor's

Category
People & HR (1)
Required Skills
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides

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Requirements
  • Pursuing a degree in Industrial Technology, Occupational Safety, Manufacturing Engineering, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail.
  • Interest in manufacturing operations, workforce training, or safety compliance.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively across teams.
Responsibilities
  • Assist with administration and data management in the Learning Management System.
  • Track and analyze training records to identify lapses in certifications or required training coverage.
  • Support plant safety training initiatives, including scheduling, recordkeeping, and compliance documentation.
  • Participate in weekly orientation sessions for new employees.
  • Help maintain training databases and generate reports for the training team.
  • Provide support on special projects related to safety and manufacturing training programs.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with databases or Learning Management System platforms.

Dee Zee makes durable, USA-made truck and SUV accessories for the automotive aftermarket. Its product lineup includes items that help protect and equip vehicles for work, family trips, and adventures, designed to endure tough use and daily life. The company emphasizes practical, high-quality parts that fit a variety of vehicles and provide peace of mind for customers who rely on their vehicles. Dee Zee differentiates itself through its family-owned, community-focused approach and commitment to American-made products, aiming to treat customers like neighbors. The goal is to help you equip your journey and enjoy life’s moments with reliable accessories that support everyday life and hard work.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Des Moines, Iowa

Founded

1977

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Pleasant Hill expansion adds 50,000 square feet and 100-plus jobs.
  • Dee Zee’s 2027 plan centralizes operations into two campuses, improving efficiency.
  • Recent OEM and aftermarket manufacturing investments strengthen revenue across product lines.

What critics are saying

  • Ron Shivers died August 2026, creating a succession and control crisis.
  • Dee Zee’s workforce slipped to 736 in 2026, signaling operating strain.
  • Heavy GM exposure and 2027 campus consolidation risk execution failures and margin compression.

What makes Dee Zee unique

  • Dee Zee combines truck accessories with GM structural parts under a 10-year contract.
  • Pleasant Hill campuses integrate stamping, CNC milling, robotic welding, and tool-and-die.
  • The company’s Iowa roots and in-house metalworking create a broad aftermarket-plus-OEM manufacturing stack.

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Company News

SEMA
Nov 7th, 2023
SEMA Selects Dee Zee Inc. as Manufacturer of the Year, Summit Racing as Channel Partner of the Year

Dee Zee Inc. was named the 2023 SEMA Manufacturer of the Year and Summit Racing Equipment was named SEMA Channel Partner of the Year at the 2023 SEMA Show last week in Las Vegas.

The Hawk Eye
Sep 14th, 2022
Dee Zee, Inc expands facilities to Pleasant Hill, California, United States

Dee Zee also is building a new factory in Pleasant Hill and converting a warehouse into a production area to make structural components for the vehicles.