Lean Materials Intern: Data-Driven Process Improvements

Pierce Manufacturing; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh company, invites a student intern to assist the Materials department. You will analyze ERP data, support PFEP-driven material flow, and develop process improvements to cut total landed costs. The role emphasizes lean techniques and hands-on analysis within a manufacturing setting.

You will collaborate with Planning and Operations to optimize inventory, reporting, and process standardization while developing critical professional skills in a real-world environment.

Qualifications

• GPA of 3.0 or greater.
• Student working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Operations/Manufacturing Management, Business, Engineering, or related field for entire duration of internship.

Responsibilities

• Compile data from ERP systems, spreadsheet, and other sources to support decision-making in conjunction with the Plan for Every Part process.
• Reduce excess material handling inside facilities, between facilities and to and from local suppliers through value stream analysis and application of PFEP principles.
• Support standardization, advancement and implementation of a lean enterprise material flow strategy.
• Work with the Materials and Operations department to introduce, promote, and implement lean manufacturing techniques to reduce cost and improve efficiency.
• Run and compile various reports as well as run various data analytics to understand the data.
• Assist in the continuous improvement techniques including Continuous Improvement events and 5S.

Skills

GPA 3.0+

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Pursuing bachelor’s degree in Operations/Manufacturing/Business/Engineering

Job description

Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh company, invites a student intern to assist the Materials department. You will analyze ERP data, support PFEP-driven material flow, and develop process improvements to cut total landed costs. The role emphasizes lean techniques and hands-on analysis within a manufacturing setting.

You will collaborate with Planning and Operations to optimize inventory, reporting, and process standardization while developing critical professional skills in a real-world environment.