Onsite Operations & Supply Chain Intern: Real-World Impact

Kohler Co.; Kohler (WI); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Kohler Co. is offering an Early Talent internship in Operations & Supply Chain, onsite in Kohler, WI, for a 10–12 week program this May–August 2027.

You will work on high-priority projects across logistics, planning, sourcing, and process improvement, gaining exposure to Kohler’s global manufacturing environment. You will contribute to cross-functional teams, develop practical skills, and receive mentorship and community support to build a pipeline for future opportunities within Kohler’s

Qualifications

• Must be actively enrolled in an accredited institution with a focus in Engineering, Operations, or Supply Chain.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on an on-going basis without company sponsorship.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Distribution Network/Warehouse Design — Analyze warehouse layout, material flow, or storage utilization and recommend improvements to improve efficiency, safety, or space optimization.
• Domestic/International Transportation — Evaluate freight routes, carrier performance, shipment data, or transportation costs to identify opportunities for improved service, reliability, or cost savings.
• New Product Integration — Support cross‑functional readiness for a new product launch by tracking supply chain and operations milestones, coordinating materials, and identifying risks to timing or execution.
• Sales & Operations Planning — Assist with demand and supply reviews by preparing data, analyzing trends, and helping teams align production, inventory, and customer needs.
• Supply Chain Continuous Improvement and Total Delivered Cost — Use data to identify process waste, cost drivers, or service gaps and support improvement projects that reduce total delivered cost.
• Strategic Sourcing — Research suppliers, compare cost and capability options, support sourcing events, or help build supplier scorecards for key categories.
• Demand & Supply Planning — Review forecast accuracy, inventory levels, and supply constraints to help planners improve availability and reduce excess or obsolete inventory.
• Process Engineering — Observe manufacturing or operational processes, collect time studies or workflow data, and recommend changes to improve productivity, quality, or ergonomics.
• Supplier and Plant Quality — Analyze quality data, support root cause investigations, document corrective actions, or help improve supplier/plant performance metrics.

Skills

Engineering focus

Operations focus

Supply Chain focus

US work authorization

Education

Active student enrollment

Job description

Kohler Co. is offering an Early Talent internship in Operations & Supply Chain, onsite in Kohler, WI, for a 10–12 week program this May–August 2027.

You will work on high-priority projects across logistics, planning, sourcing, and process improvement, gaining exposure to Kohler’s global manufacturing environment. You will contribute to cross-functional teams, develop practical skills, and receive mentorship and community support to build a pipeline for future opportunities within Kohler’s