2027 Operational Excellence Intern

Cessna Aircraft Company; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship stipend

Mentorship and development

Real project work

401(k) vesting consideration

Flexible schedules at select sites

Job summary

Textron Specialized Vehicles in Georgia is seeking a 2027 Operational Excellence Intern to support material planning, data analysis, and process improvements across manufacturing teams.

You will gain hands-on experience with SAP and Microsoft Office while contributing to production scheduling and inventory control on real projects during a 10-week summer program.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related field required.
• Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), SAP.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effectively utilizes time and organizes priorities well.

Responsibilities

• Assist with material planning requirements, issuing purchase orders for materials and components, expediting orders as needed, and verifying delivery dates
• New process implementation and process improvement, involving developing procedures, completing problem analysis, etc.
• Manage inventory and reorder point of materials based on manufacturing schedules
• Prepare reports and communications as requested
• Perform system data analysis, maintenance, and clean-up
• Stage orders create stockroom pick lists, order tools, and schedule materials
• Utilize capacity and lead time information to assure schedule compliance for each manufacturing department
• Analyze material demand and part shortage lists to determine the impact to schedules and capacity
• Assist supervisors with disposition of rejected material, order completion activities, analysis of bottleneck constraints, and machine or tool functionality issues
• Maintain data records within company planning systems and establish production schedules to support manufacturing goals for an assigned work area

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related field

Tools

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Job Description - 2027 Operational Excellence Intern (343286)

2027 Operational Excellence Intern (Job Number: 343286 )

Why This Internship

As an intern with Textron, you'll gain hands-on experience while exploring your interests and building new skills. You'll be supported and challenged to contribute in meaningful ways - working on real projects alongside experienced professionals to prepare for future success.

About Textron

Textron is a global Fortune 500 company with a diverse portfolio of industry leading brands, including Bell, Beechcraft, Cessna, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, and Textron Systems. We foster a culture where curiosity is encouraged, ideas are valued, and innovation drives real-world solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with material planning requirements, issuing purchase orders for materials and components, expediting orders as needed, and verifying delivery dates
• New process implementation and process improvement, involving developing procedures, completing problem analysis, etc.
• Manage inventory and reorder point of materials based on manufacturing schedules
• Prepare reports and communications as requested
• Perform system data analysis, maintenance, and clean-up
• Stage orders create stockroom pick lists, order tools, and schedule materials
• Utilize capacity and lead time information to assure schedule compliance for each manufacturing department
• Analyze material demand and part shortage lists to determine the impact to schedules and capacity
• Assist supervisors with disposition of rejected material, order completion activities, analysis of bottleneck constraints, and machine or tool functionality issues
• Maintain data records within company planning systems and establish production schedules to support manufacturing goals for an assigned work area

Why You'll Love Interning at Textron

This internship is more than a summer experience - offering mentorship, training, and meaningful, hands-on work that helps you build confidence, develop new skills, and take real steps toward your career goals.

Our benefits include:

• Paid, full-time 10-week summer internship with a prepaid stipend
• Mentorship, training, and development opportunities
• Real project work and hands-on experience
• Service time credited toward 401(k) vesting upon full-time employment
• Alternative work schedules at select locations

Join Textron and build a career where your work makes an impact, your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported.

• Education: Pursuing a bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related field required
• Software Knowledge: Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), SAP
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Effectively utilizes time and organizes priorities well

• Education: Pursuing a bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related field required
• Software Knowledge: Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), SAP
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Effectively utilizes time and organizes priorities well

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Recruiting Company Textron Specialized Vehicles