Operations Management Intern (Summer 2023)

Company: Oshkosh Corporation
Location: Appleton
Posted on: September 19, 2022

Job Description:

About Pierce, an Oshkosh companyAt 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.SUMMARYAssist 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.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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 supervisors needs.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSStudent working towards a Bachelors degree in Operations/Manufacturing Management, Business, Engineering, or related field for entire duration of internship.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at: 920-502-3009 or corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com. 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.Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.

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