Operations Management Intern (Summer 2025)

Posted:
9/16/2024, 9:37:41 AM

Location(s):
Murfreesboro, Tennessee, United States ⋅ Tennessee, United States

Experience Level(s):
Internship

Field(s):
Operations & Logistics

The Oshkosh Corporation Vocational segment leverages the power of our people, brands, and strength in technology to improve the safety, cleanliness, and productivity of our communities.  The Vocational segment includes market leading brands McNeilus, Oshkosh S-Series, IMT, Pierce, MAXIMETAL, Oshkosh Airport Products, and Frontline Communications.  Our purpose-built products serve our communities with carefully designed and engineered refuse trucks, front-discharge mixer trucks, fire apparatus, Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting trucks, service vehicles, and command trucks.   Our products are designed to perform under the toughest conditions.

SUMMARY 

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. 

 

YOUR IMPACT 

  • 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. 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

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

  • Willing to travel or relocate to Murfreesboro, TN for the Summer of 2025 (relocation assistance provided for those with a permanent address of greater than 50 miles from Murfreesboro, TN) 

 

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS 

  • GPA of 3.0 or greater 

  • Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills. 

 

WHY OSHKOSH? 

Moving the future forward is our priority and this includes your future. We encourage professional development and champion our employees’ success through various skills and training opportunities. Named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies™ by Ethisphere Institute for six consecutive years, everything we do at Oshkosh is guided by our core values and the ~15k+ team members around the world who embody them.  

 

We put people first. We do the right thing. We persevere. We are better together. 

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact our talent acquisition team by email [email protected].

Oshkosh Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

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