Depot Management Intern Apprentice - Plainfield, IN
About The Position
At CEVA Logistics, our Contract Logistics operations power some of the world’s leading brands through best-in-class warehousing, distribution, and supply chain solutions. The Contract Logistics Operations Intern will gain hands-on experience supporting a live warehouse operation while learning the fundamentals of site-level P&L management, workforce planning, and operational leadership. This internship is designed as a development pathway for students interested in building a long-term career in operations leadership. By the end of the internship, the intern will: Understand how a contract logistics site operates day-to-day. Gain exposure to how operational decisions impact profitability. Develop foundational knowledge of P&L management. Learn key drivers of labor efficiency and cost control. Build leadership and communication skills in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in: Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Or related field
Nice To Haves
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Interest in financial analysis and operational metrics.
- Strong communication and leadership potential.
- Willingness to spend time on the warehouse floor.
- Aspires to grow into an Operations Supervisor or Site Leader role.
- Business-minded with interest in understanding profit drivers.
- Comfortable in both office and operational settings.
- Curious, proactive, and eager to take ownership of projects.
- Demonstrates leadership potential and accountability.
Responsibilities
- Partner with supervisors and managers to support daily warehouse operations (inbound, outbound, inventory control, quality).
- Assist in monitoring labor productivity, service levels, and order accuracy.
- Support shift reporting and operational performance tracking.
- Participate in daily Gemba walks and operational meetings.
- Assist with continuous improvement and process optimization projects.
- Learn the components of a site-level P&L (revenue, labor costs, fixed costs, variable expenses, margin).
- Support analysis of labor spend vs. forecast.
- Assist with tracking operational KPIs tied to financial performance.
- Participate in budget reviews and monthly financial discussions.
- Help identify cost-saving opportunities and productivity improvements.
- Observe frontline leadership practices and employee engagement strategies.
- Support workforce planning and scheduling initiatives.
- Learn safety compliance and regulatory standards.
- Assist in documentation of SOPs and performance metrics.
Benefits
- Multiple health plans (company contribution to health savings account)
- Prescription coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Company paid life insurance
- Company paid accident insurance
- Company paid short-term disability coverage
- Company paid long-term disability coverage
- Employee assistance plan
- Voluntary benefits including additional life insurance
- Voluntary AD&D coverage
- Voluntary buy-up short-term disability
- Voluntary buy-up long-term disability
- Voluntary critical illness coverage
- Voluntary identity theft & legal plan
- 401(k) with company match
- Flexible Paid Time Off programs
- Company paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
