Mercury Marine: Operations Management Intern

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance available

Job summary

Stfrancis is offering an internship opportunity in Brownsburg, Indiana for a student pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in operations or related fields. You'll supervise a small warehouse team, track safety, quality, delivery, and cost while collaborating with operations to apply lean concepts.

You will establish procedures, manage schedules, monitor performance, and communicate policies. The role emphasizes leadership, problem solving, and practical application of classroom knowledge with hands-on

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organization

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's program in Operations Management, Manufacturing Management, Supply Chain, Business or related field

Sophomore status with at least 48 credits completed

GPA 3.0 or greater

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.