Operations Leadership Intern, Supply Chain

Target; Upper Marlboro (MD); On-site; USD 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Employee discount

Job summary

Target offers an Operations Internship in our Supply Chain Facility. This paid, 40 hr./week program develops you for operations leadership by giving you hands-on experience and close mentorship.

You will work with managers and team members to learn how our supply chain operates and how to lead a department. You will gain experience leading teams, solving problems, and driving results with a focus on safety and productivity.

Qualifications

• Participation in school or extracurricular activities and experience in leadership roles.
• Strong interest in working in retail, specifically within our supply chain facilities.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Problem-solving skills and strong initiative.
• Team-oriented thinking with enthusiasm for continuous learning.
• Ability to access all levels and areas of the facility to respond to team member issues.
• Understand instructions, reports, and information.
• Climb up and down ladders.
• Scan, handle and move merchandise safely, including lifting up to 15 pounds and occasionally up to 40 pounds.
• Flexible work schedule (nights, weekends, and holidays)

Responsibilities

• Spending time on the facilities floor helping to lead amongst team members and aligning the team in daily business priorities.
• Working alongside team members to lead through daily priorities.
• Maintaining a high standard of quality/inventory accuracy through standardisation of processes (standard works, job breakdowns, and quality risk analysis) while also ensuring employee accountability.
• Tracking KPI’s such as safety, teamwork, quality and productivity to identify gaps and drive actions.
• Carrying out process improvement initiatives by leveraging CI methodologies such as Gemba, Fish Bone Analysis, and 5 why’s to create a lean defect‑free operation.
• Administering the communication between the IT and the Operation team to address system issues and conduct testing in the WMS.
• Recruiting and mentoring team members to adapt a continuous improvement mindset, and guide them to take up leadership roles.
• Addressing team member concerns and remove operational hurdles to ensure smooth operations and goal attainment.
• Leading daily meetings for the operational team, share pertinent company and site‑specific information.
• Lead/present at daily planning meetings with peer/leadership team.
• Plan daily goals and organise shift plans to achieve targets at start of shift.
• Provide summary of results around plan attainment, share hurdles, successes, and key learnings to apply moving forward at end of shift.
• Conduct audits around standard adherence with safety, quality, and productivity.
• Share feedback and coach team members on audit observations.
• Conduct safety walks in building to identify, resolve and report findings.
• Conduct follow‑ups on team member attendance, any necessary coaching, etc.
• Partner with leaders regarding team member performance by teaching, coaching, training, and delivering timely performance feedback
• Provide new ideas and recommend solutions for business or team opportunities
• Take the initiative to learn how to be a Target leader by seeking out opportunities for growth and development; continuously learn throughout the internship experience
• Actively participate in internship program training activities, developmental opportunities, and events.
• Demonstrate a willingness to take risks; step out of your comfort zone and take on new assignments
• Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance; lead the team to work in the same way and hold others accountable to this commitment
• Foster an inclusive, safe, and secure culture
• Carry out principle duties and responsibilities by the department through internship rotations as trained.
• Understand business reporting and guest insights to understand, troubleshoot, and follow up on opportunity areas
• Gain an understanding of all business areas to develop business acumen
• Working with buildings leaders each day to set goals and expectations

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Initiative

Continuous learning

Team collaboration

Education

Student in school or university

Job description

Target offers an Operations Internship in our Supply Chain Facility. This paid, 40 hr./week program develops you for operations leadership by giving you hands-on experience and close mentorship.

You will work with managers and team members to learn how our supply chain operates and how to lead a department. You will gain experience leading teams, solving problems, and driving results with a focus on safety and productivity.