Lean Materials Management Intern

Oshkosh Corporation, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh company, is seeking a Materials intern to assist the Materials department with data-driven improvements in material flow. You will analyze data, support PFEP implementation, and contribute to lean initiatives across the plant.

The role emphasizes data analysis, cost reduction, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to participate in 5S and standardization efforts. This internship supports career growth within a leading manufacturing organization.

Qualifications

• 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

Data analytics

Lean manufacturing

Value stream analysis

Continuous improvement

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations/Manufacturing Management, Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Spreadsheets

Job description

Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh company, is seeking a Materials intern to assist the Materials department with data-driven improvements in material flow. You will analyze data, support PFEP implementation, and contribute to lean initiatives across the plant.

The role emphasizes data analysis, cost reduction, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to participate in 5S and standardization efforts. This internship supports career growth within a leading manufacturing organization.