Operations & Process Improvement Intern (Lean/ISO)

Oshkosh Corporation, Inc.; Appleton, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh company, offers an internship in the Operations department to develop process improvements within Manufacturing. You will participate in daily production meetings and collaborate with supervisors to drive efficiency and quality.

As a student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a related field, you will gain hands-on experience in lean techniques, 5S, and continuous improvement while contributing to cost reductions and faster order fulfillment.

Qualifications

• GPA of 3.0 or greater.
• Student working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Operations/Manufacturing Management, Business, Engineering, or related field for entire duration of internship.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Operations/Manufacturing Management, Business, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh company, offers an internship in the Operations department to develop process improvements within Manufacturing. You will participate in daily production meetings and collaborate with supervisors to drive efficiency and quality.

As a student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a related field, you will gain hands-on experience in lean techniques, 5S, and continuous improvement while contributing to cost reductions and faster order fulfillment.