Operations Intern: Fast-Track in Supply Chain & Leadership

Cognitioworld; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision care

Paid parental leave

Professional development resources

Mentorship programs

Job summary

Cognitioworld is seeking a motivated intern to gain hands-on exposure across supply chain functions in Louisville, KY. You will learn by interacting with hourly teams and senior leaders, while supporting metrics development and process improvement.

This internship emphasizes teamwork, communication, and flexible scheduling to support 24/7 operations. Ideal candidates are pursuing relevant degrees, are close to graduation, and can relocate if needed.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong motivation with leadership experience and ability to lead projects.
• 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.
• Willingness to relocate for advancement opportunities.
• Excellent oral and written communication, plus time-management and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Gain understanding of various supply chain functions and disciplines.
• Build affiliation with hourly team members and 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 workload to support priorities and manage a team to deliver goals.
• Work on projects and manage time independently.
• Organize and facilitate team meetings such as pre-shift and roundtables.
• Support 24/7 operations with flexible shifts including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Participate in internship program training activities and development opportunities.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Education

Pursuing Engineering/Operations/Logistics/Management degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Cognitioworld is seeking a motivated intern to gain hands-on exposure across supply chain functions in Louisville, KY. You will learn by interacting with hourly teams and senior leaders, while supporting metrics development and process improvement.

This internship emphasizes teamwork, communication, and flexible scheduling to support 24/7 operations. Ideal candidates are pursuing relevant degrees, are close to graduation, and can relocate if needed.