Operations Management Intern Summer 2027

Oshkosh Corporation; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh company, is seeking an intern to assist the Operations team in manufacturing. You will help develop process improvements, participate in daily production meetings, and collaborate with supervisors to resolve tasks.

Expect exposure to lean methods, ISO procedures, value stream mapping, and continuous improvement, while supporting work in a fast-paced production setting in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Qualifications

• Student working towards a Bachelor's degree for entire internship duration.
• GPA 3.0 or greater and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in production management activities and daily manufacturing tasks.
• Introduce and promote lean manufacturing to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Support ISO procedures and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Use value stream mapping to analyze material flow and reduce waste.
• Assist in ensuring quality and accuracy of customer order fulfillment.
• Participate in 5S and other continuous improvement events.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

ISO procedures

Value stream mapping

Continuous improvement

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in progress in Operations/Manufacturing Management, Business, Engineering

Job description

About Pierce, an Oshkosh company

At Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. To our team, there is no room for anything less than providing the absolute best. Since 1913, building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in an old converted church has evolved to creating highly customized, carefully designed and engineering pumpers, aerials, tankers and rescue units that have no equal. Today, you'll find more than 30,000 Pierce apparatuses on the road that are making a difference in people's lives, every day. To us, every step in the process of building our trucks is personal. From innovation and expertise, to the customization and service. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions.

SUMMARY

Assist and support the Operations department within Pierce Manufacturing. Develop process improvements within Manufacturing. Participate in daily production meetings. Work with other Supervisors to resolve assigned tasks.

YOUR IMPACT

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned:

• Assist in the direct activities of production management personnel.
• Work with the Operations department to introduce, promote, and implement lean manufacturing techniques to reduce cost and improve efficiency.
• Promote growth of ISO procedures and standards.
• Utilize value stream mapping to analyze and improve material flow and eliminate waste.
• Assist in the assurance of quality and accuracy of customer order fulfillment.
• Assist in the continuous improvement techniques including Continuous Improvement events and 5S.
• Assist in leadership assignment and duties according to supervisor's needs.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Student working towards a Bachelor's degree in Operations/Manufacturing Management, Business, Engineering, or related field for entire duration of internship.

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS

• GPA of 3.0 or greater
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

Pay Range:

$18.00 - $37.00

The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at [e-mail].

Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.

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