Operations Intern

Valmont Industries, Inc.•Valley NE - Main Campus, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Valmont, we believe a career here is a career with a future! As a global leader in infrastructure and agriculture solutions, we design and build the products that connect and sustain the world. We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Operations Intern to join our team. In this role, you will get exposure to the day-to-day workings of the Production Control, Operations and Warehousing departments. You will have the opportunity to become aware of the production, shipping, warehousing, packaging, kitting, inventory and lean processes at our Valley location. Valmont’s internship program’s mission is to provide a hands-on learning experience through project work, leadership development, job shadowing and interaction with senior leadership. You will also assist a specific department with administrative tasks. You will be given specific responsibilities related to learning a trade or business. The Operations Intern will report directly to Manufacturing Materials Manager. The Internship is a 10-week summer program working 40 hours per week Monday-Friday. Valmont's internship program is designed to empower emerging professionals by offering meaningful work, mentorship, and professional development opportunities. You'll work alongside experience engineers and subject matter experts across a variety of disciplines while building technical and professional skills that will service you throughout your career.

Requirements

Rising Junior or Senior standing within an Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain degree
A minimum 3.0 GPA preferred
The ability to dedicate 40 hours a week in the summer for on-site projects in Valley, Nebraska
A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point
Business acumen
The ability to work well in a team environment

Responsibilities

Analyze our current production and warehousing procedures and present recommendations
Perform time studies as needed
Use lean tools to recommend changes and efficiency gains
Work on Lean methodology and efficiency from a manufacturing standpoint
Visual Management for internal inventory locations
Receive guidance from Operations and Planning department
Get exposure to standardization of processes
Acquire knowledge of operations management while learning more regarding Valmont’s manufacturing and strategic capabilities

Benefits

Paid Internship
Potential development into a regular full-time position
Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
401k retirement plan with company match
Paid time off
Employer paid life insurance
Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
Work Life Support
Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more