Operations Intern (Summer 2027)

Werner•Town of Grand Chute, WI

9d•$19

About The Position

Support initiatives that allow for Werner to improve customer satisfaction, improve sales margins levels and/or reduce operating expenses. This position is a learning position where the intern will have an opportunity to test skills learned in the classroom, learn skills/techniques from industry professionals, and experience a corporate environment. Projects will be assigned and while working with a mentor, it is expected that the project will be completed, and results of the project will be presented. The goal is to have the intern deliver tangible results while interacting with different functional areas within the DC and Custom Assembly & Services areas.

Requirements

Enrolled in an accredited program pursuing a degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Continuous Improvement, or another related field

Nice To Haves

Executive level mentorship and coaching
Company-sponsored project management/Lean Six Sigma training and certification
Networking events with internal and external customers and your intern team
Individual and group projects that drive change and impactful business results
Large-scale Summer long projects in collaboration with fellow interns and business leaders
Opportunity to shadow with various departments to help determine your career path
Potential for year-long internships and full-time employment post-graduation

Responsibilities

Recommend, prioritize, develop, and implement projects throughout Werner with input from Werner’s related companies and entities as well as other employees, suppliers, and customers to create opportunities for improvement. Set and achieve specific project goals.
Work with all levels of employees within the organization to identify and eliminate process waste, initiate sustainable process improvement activities, and provide hands-on training and technical support.
Formalize and administer continuous improvement activities that will drive Lean methodology throughout the organization.
Develop and implement performance metrics for processes in support of the overall business strategies and goals. Track and validate all savings attributed to the project deployment.
Participate in a weekly safety, quality, or lean meetings.
Participate in a Kaizen event.
Other related duties as assigned.