PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP DEVELOPMENT SKILLBRIDGE

Cemex•Land O Lakes, FL

About The Position

Cemex US’s SkillBridge Internship Program helps transitioning military service members apply their leadership and operational experience to civilian careers in the building materials industry. Interns gain hands-on exposure to Ready-Mix, Aggregates, Cement, and Supply Chain operations while working with experienced leaders in a structured development program intended to prepare them for potential full-time opportunities with Cemex. The program develops leadership and operational management skills through safety practices, plant operations, operational improvement projects, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Interns work in a mix of office and field settings, including outdoor industrial operations. The schedule is full-time, Monday through Friday, and aligned with SkillBridge requirements.

Requirements

Be an active-duty military service member within 180 days of separation or retirement, with command approval to participate in the DoW SkillBridge Program.
Have proven leadership experience, including the ability to lead teams, manage resources, and perform in dynamic environments.
Have strong communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Be able to coordinate operational activities, analyze data, and identify process improvements.
Demonstrate a commitment to safety and operational excellence.
Be willing to work in industrial and field-based environments.

Nice To Haves

Background in operations, logistics, supply chain, equipment maintenance, safety, engineering, or technical functions.
Mechanical or technical aptitude.

Responsibilities

Gain hands-on experience in Ready-Mix, Aggregates, Cement, and Supply Chain operations while developing leadership and operational management skills.
Learn and apply safety standards through daily safety meetings, field observations, audits, and compliance initiatives.
Observe and support plant operations, including production processes, scheduling, dispatch coordination, delivery logistics, inventory, and raw material management.
Complete operational improvement projects focused on process optimization, production efficiency, safety improvements, equipment reliability, and data analysis and reporting.
Present project findings and recommendations to leadership at the conclusion of the program.
Work with plant managers and operations leaders to develop strategic thinking, operational planning, and business decision-making skills.
Participate in leadership discussions, operational reviews, and collaboration with Operations, Logistics, Quality Control, Maintenance, Safety, and Human Resources teams.
Develop a professional network and gain exposure to large-scale industrial operations.