Mercury Marine: Operations Management Intern

LPU Batangas; Brownsburg (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance available

Job summary

LPU Batangas seeks an intern to directly supervise a small warehouse team and help manage key metrics like safety, quality, delivery, and cost. You will work with operations to apply lean practices, establish procedures, and monitor progress while enforcing policies and safety rules.

You will also review performance, communicate updates to leadership, and engage staff through regular meetings and development opportunities during the internship period.

Qualifications

• Permanent US work authorization required.
• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s program in a related field.
• GPA 3.0 or greater.
• Available to work 40+ hours weekly from May–Aug 2027.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Proven problem-solving and diplomatic conflict resolution abilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a small team of warehouse associates.
• Manage Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost metrics.
• Collaborate with operations to apply lean improvements and implement changes.
• Set procedures and assign duties to meet production schedules.
• Monitor work for compliance and progress.
• Explain company policies to staff.
• Enforce plant safety rules and review performance with upper management.
• Lead regular meetings and boost employee engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Conflict resolution

Policy enforcement

Education

Pursuing a Bachelor's in Operations Management/Manufacturing/SC/Business or related field

Sophomore status with ≥48 completed credits

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Directly supervise a small team of warehouse associates.
• Manage key departmental metrics: Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
• Collaborate with operations to improve processes using lean manufacturing techniques; make recommendations and implement changes.
• Establish work procedures and assign duties to meet production schedules.
• Monitor employee work to ensure compliance and satisfactory progress.
• Interpret company policies to employees.
• Demonstrate and enforce plant safety rules.
• Review employee performance and provide regular status updates to upper management.
• Hold regular communication meetings with warehouse associates.
• Enhance employee engagement by identifying involvement opportunities.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Permanent US work authorization.
• Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s program in Operations Management, Manufacturing Management, Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
• Minimum second semester sophomore status with at least 48 completed credits.
• Availability to work full-time (40+ hours per week) from May through August 2027.
• GPA of 3.0 or greater.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to resolve conflicts with diplomacy and tact.
• Lead by example with consistent application and enforcement of policies and procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay range: $18.00 to $27.50, depending on education, experience, skills, and business needs.
• Relocation assistance available.

Training & Development

• Hands-on experience working alongside experienced professionals in a supportive, collaborative environment.
• Opportunity to apply academic knowledge to real-world projects and tasks.
• Regular feedback and performance reviews throughout the internship.