Operations Intern

NWU; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision care

Wellness benefits

Mentorship programs

Professional development resources

Job summary

NWU is offering a supply chain internship designed to provide hands-on experience across multiple functions. You will engage with hourly teammates, interact with senior leadership, and contribute to metrics development and process improvements.

The program emphasizes leadership development, problem-solving, and adaptability in a dynamic, 24/7 operations environment. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Engineering, Operations/Logistics, Supply Chain, Organizational Leadership, or related majors.
• Graduating with a bachelor’s degree within one year of internship completion.
• Ability to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Strong leadership experience in people/projects.

Responsibilities

• Understand various supply chain functions and disciplines.
• Build affiliation with hourly team members and interact with senior leadership.
• Assist in analyzing and developing supply chain metrics and processes.
• Report findings to team members and management as required.
• Set and plan department workload to support business priorities and goals.
• Work on projects and manage time independently.
• Organize and facilitate work team meetings such as pre-shift and roundtables.
• Participate in internship program training activities and development events.
• Develop interpersonal and communication skills to lead a frontline workgroup.
• Demonstrate willingness to learn and take on new assignments.
• Gain understanding of all business areas to develop business acumen.
• Foster an inclusive, diverse, safe, and secure culture.
• Carry out duties through internship rotations as trained.
• Perform other duties based on business needs.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Coaching and facilitation

Leadership and team building

Oral and written communication

Adaptability in unstructured settings

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree ongoing or near completion

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Gain understanding of various supply chain functions and disciplines
• Build affiliation with hourly team members, associate peers, and interact with senior leadership
• Assist in analyzing and developing supply chain metrics and business processes
• Report findings to team members and management as required
• Set and plan department daily/weekly workload to support business priorities and manage a team to deliver goals
• Work on projects and manage time and effort independently
• Organize and facilitate work team meetings such as pre-shift and roundtables
• Work flexible shifts including early mornings, evenings, and weekends to support 24/7 operations
• Participate actively in internship program training activities, developmental opportunities, and events
• Develop interpersonal and communication skills to lead a frontline workgroup
• Demonstrate willingness to learn, take risks, and take on new assignments
• Gain understanding of all business areas to develop business acumen
• Foster an inclusive, diverse, safe, and secure culture
• Carry out duties through internship rotations as trained
• Perform other duties based on business needs

About You

The company is looking for:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering, Operations/Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Organizational Leadership & Supervision, Business Management, or related majors
• Graduating with a bachelor’s degree within one year of internship completion
• Not requiring sponsorship to work in the US now or in the future
• Highly motivated self-starter with proven people/project leadership experience
• Ability to work in unstructured environments and make quick tradeoff decisions
• Effective coaching, facilitation, presentation, and team building skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback
• Flexibility for relocation to enable advancement opportunities
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Good project management, organizational, and time-management skills
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and leadership skills
• Eager to learn, self-motivated, flexible, accountable, and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Proficient with PowerPoint, Excel, and Microsoft Outlook

Compensation & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision care
• Support for working families including backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave
• Comprehensive wellness benefits addressing physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects
• Training programs, professional development resources, mentorship programs, employee resource groups, and volunteer activities