Supply Chain Intern - Summer 2027

MacLean-Fogg; Mundelein (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Job summary

MacLean-Fogg is seeking a Supply Chain Intern in Mundelein, IL for a 10-week on-site program starting May 25, 2027. The internship runs full-time (40 hours/week) and gives you hands-on exposure to demand, supply, inventory, and planning within a manufacturing environment.

You will own a meaningful project with guidance, present findings to facility leadership, and gain experience across purchasing, planning, inventory, and logistics while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a bachelor's or master's degree program in supply chain management, logistics, operations management, business analytics, business administration, industrial engineering, or a closely related field.
• Interest in how purchasing, planning, inventory, and logistics support a manufacturing business.
• Willingness to learn from feedback and collaborate with people in different roles.

Responsibilities

• Learn the products, materials, systems, and processes relevant to your assignment.
• Gather and organize purchasing, inventory, planning, or delivery information and check its accuracy.
• Use spreadsheets or other tools to identify patterns, compare options, and communicate findings.
• Work with purchasing, scheduling, operations, quality, and other teams to understand practical needs.
• Support follow-up on open actions and help keep stakeholders informed of changes or risks.
• Help document processes and evaluate improvements under the guidance of experienced team members.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Analytical mindset

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in SCM/Logistics/Operations/Analytics/Business Admin

Tools

Excel

Job description

Program Details

• Program start: Tuesday, May 25, 2027, with limited flexibility for academic calendars


• Duration: 10 weeks, with the possibility of extending up to two additional weeks based on business needs and intern availability


• Schedule: Full time, 40 hours per week, on site


• Location: Mundelein, Illinois


• Pay: $26.00 per hour

Help Connect Materials, People, and Plans

As a Supply Chain Intern at MacLean-Fogg, you will connect classroom learning with the work of getting materials where they are needed, when they are needed. You will work with supply chain professionals and teams across the manufacturing facility to understand demand, supply, inventory, and the decisions that keep work moving.

You will take ownership of a meaningful project with guidance from an experienced team. Depending on your assignment, you might investigate an inventory discrepancy, analyze supplier delivery trends, improve a planning report, or help make a recurring process more reliable. At the end of the program, you will present your work, findings, and recommendations to facility leadership.

Supply Chain Areas You Could Explore

Assignments vary by location and may include:

• Purchasing and Supplier Management: Help organize purchasing information, compare supplier performance, and support follow-up on materials or services.


• Production and Materials Planning: Learn how teams connect customer demand, available materials, and production schedules.


• Inventory and Materials Management: Help analyze inventory records, investigate discrepancies, and improve visibility of material availability.


• Logistics and Transportation: Support analysis of shipping, receiving, delivery, or freight information to improve reliability and efficiency.


• Supply Chain Data and Process Improvement: Use data to understand recurring issues and help teams improve reports, handoffs, or workflows.

What You Will Do

• Learn the products, materials, systems, and processes relevant to your assignment.


• Gather and organize purchasing, inventory, planning, or delivery information and check its accuracy.


• Use spreadsheets or other tools to identify patterns, compare options, and communicate findings.


• Work with purchasing, scheduling, operations, quality, and other teams to understand practical needs.


• Support follow-up on open actions and help keep stakeholders informed of changes or risks.


• Help document processes and evaluate improvements under the guidance of experienced team members.


• Handle supplier, pricing, and business information carefully.


• Follow required training and safety procedures when working in manufacturing, shipping, or receiving areas.


• Share project progress, seek feedback, and present your results and recommendations.

What You Bring

• Enrollment in a bachelor's or master's degree program in supply chain management, logistics, operations management, business analytics, business administration, industrial engineering, or a closely related field.


• Interest in how purchasing, planning, inventory, and logistics support a manufacturing business.


• A thoughtful approach to solving problems and checking your work.


• Willingness to ask questions, learn from feedback, and work with people in different roles.


• Ability to organize information and explain your reasoning clearly.


• Availability for a full-time, on-site summer internship. Limited start-date flexibility may be available for academic calendars.

All college class levels are welcome. Previous internship experience is not required.

Coursework, projects, volunteering, student activities, and other jobs can demonstrate your potential.

Helpful, but Not Required

• A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.


• Coursework or projects involving supply chain, operations, statistics, business analytics, or process improvement.


• Experience using Excel or another tool to organize and analyze data.


• Experience coordinating a project, tracking deadlines, or improving a process.

What You Will Gain

• Ownership of a project with a clear business purpose and defined deliverable.


• Coaching and feedback from experienced team members.


• Practical experience connecting purchasing, planning, inventory, and logistics with manufacturing work.


• Opportunities to collaborate across functions and present your work to leadership.


• A closer look at potential career paths in Supply Chain.

Housing Assistance

At approved locations, eligible interns may receive a one-time $3,000 taxable housing allowance. To qualify, your available summer residence must be more than 50 miles from the worksite, you must need temporary housing for the internship, and you cannot receive equivalent company-provided housing or relocation support. Payment occurs after the internship begins and required documentation is complete.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Sit at a workstation and use a computer for extended periods.


• Move throughout manufacturing areas to observe equipment, processes, and production activities.


• Occasionally lift and carry tools, samples, or parts weighing up to 30 pounds.


• Occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, and reach when observing equipment or components.


• Review drawings, gauges, measurement equipment, and other visual information.


• Wear required personal protective equipment, which may include safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety footwear.


• Work in office and manufacturing environments where noise, temperature variation, and airborne particulates may be present.

What to Expect After Applying

Our hiring process includes an application, Criteria assessments, application and assessment review, a recruiter screen, and a 45-minute interview with the hiring team. Candidates selected for an offer receive a conditional offer followed by required pre-employment screening before hire.

This position requires a pre-employment drug screen after a conditional offer. A criminal background check may also be required, depending on the role. Screening and employment decisions are administered consistent with applicable law.

About MacLean-Fogg

MacLean-Fogg is a fourth-generation, family-owned American manufacturing company headquartered in Mundelein, Illinois. Founded in 1925, we design and manufacture engineered components and solutions for automotive and industrial markets.

Our portfolio includes MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions, OMCO, Mallard Manufacturing, and Threadstrong. Across our companies, we share a commitment to Safety, Integrity, People, Excellence, and Stewardship while investing in our people, manufacturing capabilities, customers, and communities.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Accommodations

MacLean-Fogg and its affiliated companies are equal opportunity employers. We provide equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply, complete an assessment, or participate in the hiring process, contact [e-mail].

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