One-Way Operations Management Intern

werner; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Housing assistance

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability plans

Job summary

Werner Enterprises in Omaha, NE offers a paid summer internship that ties classroom learning to real-world logistics. The program provides dedicated job training, learning opportunities, and a collaborative, inclusive work environment.

Participants will gain hands-on experience managing drivers, analyzing routes, and coordinating with load planners as part of a team focused on efficiency and customer service. Housing assistance may be available, with some remote/off-site opportunities.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in business or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to learn logistics and supply chain management.

Responsibilities

• Learn how to manage and support a fleet of professional drivers to maximize productivity, safety, and operational efficiency while ensuring top-tier customer service.
• Dive into every aspect of logistics and supply chain management, overseeing driver assignments from start to finish while managing in-transit progress and service workflows for smooth end-to-end execution.
• Work directly with load planners and account management teams to analyze and determine optimal transportation solutions, leveraging internal platforms to maximize freight efficiency and minimize dwell time.
• Track operational metrics such as driver production, deadhead, and retention to ensure high performance and operational success.
• Develop and present a comprehensive Summer Project Proposal addressing a key business need during the internship.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Willingness to learn logistics

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

Our summer internship program is an excellent opportunity to tie what you have learned in the classroom into real-world experience.

Internship Overview:

• Paid internship that includes dedicated job training and learning opportunities
• Located at our Corporate Headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska (some remote and off-site opportunities may be available)
• Collaborative, inclusive work environment
• Real-world experience
• Paid housing/housing assistance may be available

Responsibilities:

• Learn how to manage and support a fleet of professional drivers to maximize productivity, safety, and operational efficiency while ensuring top-tier customer service.
• Dive into every aspect of logistics and supply chain management, overseeing driver assignments from start to finish while managing in-transit progress and service workflows for smooth end-to-end execution.
• Work directly with load planners and account management teams to analyze and determine optimal transportation solutions, leveraging internal platforms and tools to maximize freight efficiency and minimize dwell time.
• Track operational metrics-such as driver production, deadhead, and retention-to ensure high performance and operational success.
• Develop and present a comprehensive Summer Project Proposal, taking insights gained from the operations role to address a key business need-a major, time-intensive initiative throughout the internship.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, or related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal relationship-building
• Eagerness to learn logistics and supply chain management

Internship Development Activities:

• Lessons with Leaders Sessions
• Mentor Program
• Intern Activities
• Community Support Events
• Networking
• Summer Project Proposal and Presentation

We know benefits are critical and we are committed to offering comprehensive and affordable options for you and your loved ones. This position is eligible for benefits, which include medical, dental and vision plans. We also offer a 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, paid time off, life insurance, disability plans and other optional supplemental coverage.

Werner Enterprises provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information or veteran status or other status protected by law. We encourage applicants of all ages as we do not discriminate on the basis of an applicant's age.