Operations Leadership Intern - Lean Warehouse Experience

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

NWU is seeking a hands-on internship in Brownsburg, Indiana, to supervise a small team of warehouse associates and oversee safety, quality, delivery, and cost metrics. You will collaborate with operations to apply lean manufacturing techniques, make recommendations, and implement changes while ensuring schedules align with production needs.

Applicants must be enrolled in a relevant bachelor's program with 48 credits completed, capable of 40+ hours weekly May–August 2027, and possess strong

Qualifications

• 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) from May through August 2027.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise a small team of warehouse associates.
• Manage key metrics: Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
• Collaborate with operations to improve processes using lean manufacturing techniques; implement changes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Conflict resolution

Diplomacy

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's program in Operations/Manufacturing/SC/Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

NWU is seeking a hands-on internship in Brownsburg, Indiana, to supervise a small team of warehouse associates and oversee safety, quality, delivery, and cost metrics. You will collaborate with operations to apply lean manufacturing techniques, make recommendations, and implement changes while ensuring schedules align with production needs.

Applicants must be enrolled in a relevant bachelor's program with 48 credits completed, capable of 40+ hours weekly May–August 2027, and possess strong