Operations Intern

Carpenter Technology Corporation•Clearwater, FL

1d•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Business Unit: Dynamet Operations Operations managers in manufacturing oversee the entire production process to ensure products are made on time, within budget, and meet quality standards. They manage resources such as labor, equipment, and materials, while optimizing workflows to reduce waste and improve productivity. Ongoing Projects Operations managers in manufacturing oversee the entire production process to ensure products are made on time, within budget, and meet quality standards. They manage resources such as labor, equipment, and materials, while optimizing workflows to reduce waste and improve productivity. Day-to-day work for operations managers involves overseeing production schedules, managing workforce allocation, monitoring equipment performance, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. A significant portion of their time is spent on the plant floor—observing processes, addressing issues in real time, engaging with team members, and ensuring smooth operations. Your Role as an Intern You will be a part of a dynamic team, supporting the following tasks: As an Operations Intern, you will support day-to-day business execution by helping streamline workflows, document processes, and keep cross-functional initiatives on track. You will analyze operational data, build simple reports and dashboards, and surface insights that improve efficiency, cost, and service levels. You will assist with project coordination by scheduling, tracking action items, preparing meeting materials, and communicating status updates to stakeholders. You will contribute to continuous improvement efforts by identifying bottlenecks, proposing practical solutions, and supporting implementation and change management. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, proactive candidate who is comfortable working with ambiguity, collaborating across teams, and learning quickly in a fast-paced environment. Our Value Proposition - This position will allow you to develop and build expertise in the following core skills: Adaptability – You will track, prioritize, and drive multiple concurrent projects to success, while working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Problem Solving – Develop your critical thinking and analytical skills to assess safety in the manufacturing environment, recommend solutions or next steps, and identify best practices to achieve the value of ZERO injuries. Active Learner – Ability and appetite to learn quickly is critical as you expand your knowledge and build your skill sets. Communication – Create effective verbal and written communications in and across project teams. Organize and present results to small and large audiences throughout the organization. Collaboration – You will work closely with multiple departments and teams on the manufacturing floor, requiring strong partnership skills.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program majoring in Business Administration, Manufacturing, Process Engineering or related field
Candidates should have experience with Excel, and Power BI
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Willing and able to work on-site at our Clearwater, FL location.
Applicants MUST be US Citizens or Green Card Holders due to Carpenter’s government contracts.

Nice To Haves

self-starter
thinks outside the box
willing to get their hands dirty
analytical
team-player

Responsibilities

support day-to-day business execution by helping streamline workflows
document processes
keep cross-functional initiatives on track
analyze operational data
build simple reports and dashboards
surface insights that improve efficiency, cost, and service levels
assist with project coordination by scheduling, tracking action items, preparing meeting materials, and communicating status updates to stakeholders
contribute to continuous improvement efforts by identifying bottlenecks, proposing practical solutions, and supporting implementation and change management