Operations Supply Chain Co-op

Altec; Daleville (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Altec is seeking an Operations Supply Chain Co-op to join our team starting in January 2027 and through the summer of 2027 at the Daleville, VA facility. The role provides hands-on experience in cost savings, lean initiatives, and component procurement within a structured, mentored setting.

You will collaborate with engineering and production teams, support inventory control and pricing activities, and participate in special projects related to the assembly lines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree pursuing is required.
• Preferred fields: Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Business Administration, Finance, or Business Management.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day, project-based supply chain work.
• Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives and Kaizen activities.
• Support production Fast Response initiatives and cost savings efforts.
• Assist in obtaining and reconciling part pricing and supplier quotes.
• Help manage inventory levels and procurement of assembly components.
• Contribute to reporting, Req-quoting, and resourcing tasks.
• Engage in special projects under mentorship.

Skills

Cost savings

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's Degree

Supply Chain Management

Logistics

Operations Management

Business Administration

Finance

Business Management

Job description

Why Join Altec?

Altec is currently seeking an

Job Description

Altec is currently seeking an Operations Supply Chain Co-op to join our team starting in the early to mid-January time frame and through the summer of 2027. This position will be located at the Altec Roanoke Facility that is located in Daleville, VA. Building on 95 years of growth and success, Altec specializes in the design, manufacture, sale, and service of aerial devices, digger derricks, cranes, and specialty equipment, supporting customers in over 100 countries throughout the world. Altec is an innovative, financially sound company that is leading the industry and setting the standard of excellence.

Why Join Altec?

Altec is currently seeking an Operations Supply Chain Co-op to join our team starting in the early to mid-January time frame and through the summer of 2027. This position will be located at the Altec Roanoke Facility that is located in Daleville, VA. Building on 95 years of growth and success, Altec specializes in the design, manufacture, sale, and service of aerial devices, digger derricks, cranes, and specialty equipment, supporting customers in over 100 countries throughout the world. Altec is an innovative, financially sound company that is leading the industry and setting the standard of excellence.

Responsibilities

The co-op will assist with day-to-day project-based responsibilities, including:

• Involvement with engineering and production associates with cost savings activities
• Participation in Lean Manufacturing initiatives and Kaizen activities
• Support of production Fast Response initiatives
• Performing obsolete part reviews
• Engaging in requoting and resourcing efforts
• Managing and analyzing expected receipt reports
• Assisting in part set-up issue resolution
• Maintaining accurate material pricing
• Procurement of components for the assembly lines and expedition of parts
• Management of inventory levels and completion of projects to ensure components are on-hand
• Any additional special projects as needed

These activities will provide meaningful, hands-on experience in a structured, mentored setting.

Qualifications

Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree is required.

• A degree in one of the following fields or a closely related field is preferred:
• Supply Chain Management
• Logistics
• Operations Management
• Business Administration
• Finance
• Business Management

EEO Statement

Altec Industries, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Altec strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity.

Pay Transparency

Pay range: $21.85 - $25 per hour. We are committed to fair and competitive pay for all associates based on their experience, education, and qualifications.

Should the selected candidate meet the qualifications of a more experienced level in the career path, the job level may be adjusted.