Operations Management Intern (Summer 2026)

Oshkosh Corporation • Appleton, WI

116d • $18 - $37

About The Position

At Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. To our team, there is no room for anything less than providing the absolute best. Since 1913, building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in an old converted church has evolved to creating highly customized, carefully designed and engineering pumpers, aerials, tankers and rescue units that have no equal. Today, you'll find more than 30,000 Pierce apparatuses on the road that are making a difference in people's lives, every day. To us, every step in the process of building our trucks is personal. From innovation and expertise, to the customization and service. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions.

Requirements

• Student working towards a Bachelor's degree in Operations/Manufacturing Management, Business, Engineering, or related field for entire duration of internship.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work full time (40 hours per week) throughout the summer.
• GPA of 3.0 or greater.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support the Operations department within Pierce Manufacturing.
• Develop process improvements within manufacturing.
• Participate in daily production meetings.
• Work with other supervisors to resolve assigned tasks.
• Assist in the direct activities of production management personnel.
• Work with the Operations department to introduce, promote, and implement lean manufacturing techniques to reduce cost and improve efficiency.
• Promote growth of ISO procedures and standards.
• Utilize value stream mapping to analyze and improve material flow and eliminate waste.
• Assist in the assurance of quality and accuracy of customer order fulfillment.
• Assist in the continuous improvement techniques including Continuous Improvement events and 5S.
• Assist in leadership assignment and duties according to supervisor's needs.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• People-first culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree