Operations Supervisor Intern

Oshkosh • Oshkosh, WI

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About The Position

The Operations Supervisor Intern provides leadership and support to manufacturing teams to help create a safe, productive, and profitable environment. The role plans and facilitates team members’ work to support production schedules, quality, housekeeping, and safety objectives. It also develops high-performance work teams through ongoing formal and informal coaching and direction, supporting a People First Culture. The position is scheduled to start in Spring/Summer 2027.

The intern leads one or two small or similar production areas or processes, supports manufacturing teams in resolving daily issues, and contributes to maintenance, continuous improvement, and value stream projects. The role also supports production schedule requirements, process and product quality, workplace organization, and the implementation of process improvements. Duties are not all-inclusive; other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and three or more years of manufacturing experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong willingness to learn.
• Ability to plan and organize projects.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before internal and external groups.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business manuals, technical procedures, and/or government regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead one or two small or similar areas or processes within the production facility or line.
• Lead production team members in union and/or non-union manufacturing environments and provide daily support with troubleshooting issues.
• Provide performance feedback and appraisals to support team members’ development.
• Educate team members on and enforce quality, safety, and 5S standards and processes; recommend improvements as opportunities arise.
• Support maintenance, continuous improvement, and value stream projects to meet production schedule demands.
• Conduct root-cause analyses of manufacturing processes to identify, define, and resolve problems and opportunities.
• Obtain necessary support to resolve problems promptly and implement improvements in a timely manner.
• Report and respond to product and process nonconformance issues.
• Implement and sustain 5S in work areas, ensuring essential tools and materials are readily available.
• Manage changes needed in machines, processes, materials, and assembly.
• Champion process improvements and lead Kaizen events.
• Create value stream maps and standard work.
• Maintain accurate company records and documents in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Schedule, supervise, and evaluate employees performing similar work assignments; recommend personnel actions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED