2027 Operations Intern - Columbus, OH

The Sherwin-Williams Company; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sherwin-Williams Company is seeking an Operations Intern to support the Operations Manager at our Columbus, Ohio site. This role runs from May 30, 2027 to July 30, 2027 and involves assisting with daily work planning, safety programs, and coordination with the filling department to ensure smooth production processes.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in a college or university, have 1+ year experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and are pursuing an operations-related degree.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a college or university at the start of the internship
• Must have at least one year of work experience using Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Must be at least 18 years old and legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Pursuing a degree in Operations or related field is preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist the Operations Manager with planning daily work schedules
• Support site safety programs and participate in safety initiatives
• Collaborate with the filling department as needed
• Understand inventory, routing, and shipping procedures
• Review production orders for quality and adherence
• Contribute to continuous improvement across production processes
• Support employee engagement activities and site events
• Engage in early career development programming through the GSC Program Team

Education

Operations-related degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Operations Intern is "hosted" by the Operations Department at one of our manufacturing/distribution facilities, or headquarters.

The identified candidate will start on May 30, 2027 and end July 30, 2027 at our Columbus, Ohio site.

Position Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting the Operations Manager with:

• Assist with planning daily work scheduled
• Support site safety programs
• Work with the filling department as needed
• Understand inventory, routing, and shipping procedures
• Reviewing the quality of production orders
• Special projects as identified by the Operations Manager
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across production processes
• Support and participate in employee engagement initiatives and site events to promote a positive and workplace culture
• Engage in early career development programming, including workshops, info sessions, and networking opportunities through the GSC Program Team

What is the Process to get Started?

Step 1 - Digital Interview

Upon review of your application, qualified candidates will be invited to complete a digital video interview via HireVue, our interview partner. The interview will consist of a few behavioral based questions You'll be able to record and complete your video interview anytime, anywhere! While you can complete this video interview on your own schedule, we ask that this step be completed within 7 days of receiving an invitation.

Step 2 - Hiring Manager Interview

Your video interview is reviewed by a member of our Recruitment team, and our top candidates are invited to meet with our team for a virtual interview.

Minimum Requirement

• Must be enrolled in a college or university at the time of the internship or co-op program
• Must have at least one (1) year of work experience using Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel and Power Point
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future

Preferred Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Operations, (e.g Industrial Management, Supply Chain, Engineering Technology, Logistics with concentration in related Operations field, etc).
• Have previous Sherwin-Williams Internship or Co-op experience
• Have previous experience working in a team-oriented setting including work experience, extracurricular activities, military service, etc.
• Be a rising or current junior or senior in college or university at the start of the internship program