Operations Management Intern (Manufacturing focus)

Komatsu • Milwaukee, WI

55d • Onsite

About The Position

As an Operations Management Co-op/Intern, you will be responsible for a range of support activities for the operations department in the machinery factory and heat treat areas. These areas consist of CNC machinery and various heat-treating functions such as furnaces and induction hardeners. Activities will include production order tracking in SAP, making updates to staffing charts, updating cross training matrices, and tracking dispatch compliance This position will be based on-site at our South Harbor location in Milwaukee's Harbor District. The target start date for this role is January 2026 through August 2026 and has potential to be extended into the Fall 2026 school semester. We offer full-time hours during the summer and flexible part-time hours during the academic year. The Milwaukee Internship Program is rooted in community, collaboration, and innovation. Intern program perks include: Several Intern-inclusive networking opportunities such as: Meet & greets with executive leadership Volunteer Week Appreciation Events End-of-Summer Capstone presentations Company-sponsored travel opportunities Access to amenities at Milwaukee HQ's including a coffee shop, made-to-order cafeteria serving breakfast and lunch, and free onsite fitness center Potential to come back or join us as full-time employees Real-world project work alongside local, regional, and global team members Mentorship from experienced subject-matter experts in your field We're excited that you're interested in an internship with Komatsu, and we look forward to reviewing your application! While you wait for future communication from our team, we encourage you to learn more about our business by visiting www.komatsu.com.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain/Logistics, or a related field from an accredited college or universit
• Must be actively enrolled in university. Recent college graduates will not be considered.
• Prefer Sophomore or Junior standing, but Seniors may also be considered
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team
• Excellent organization and personal time management skills, ability to handle multiple tasks
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Possess effective problem solving and critical thinking skills; ability to be creative and resourceful when needed
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite products (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of manufacturing systems including machining or heat-treating processes
• Knowledge of SAP or ERP systems/software
• Knowledge of data analytics software

Responsibilities

• Monitor and track aged Work In-Process (WIP)
• Assist with production order maintenance, including reviewing, updating, and maintaining records
• Support tracking of dispatch compliance to ensure on-time production/delivery and adherence to production schedules
• Analyze and interpret operational metrics to identify trends, variances, and areas to improve
• Participate in time studies and Lean Manufacturing initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce waste or rework
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and safety
• Update training matrices and staffing charts of production employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees