Operations Management Intern

About the Role

• Assist in daily production performance tracking and reporting. • Support implementation of process improvements to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost. • Participate in problem-solving and root cause analysis activities. • Assist with lean initiatives, kaizen events, and 5S implementation. • Provide support for special projects assigned by Operations leadership. • Collaborate with team members across production, engineering, and supply chain functions.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸performance tracking
• ▸process improvement
• ▸root cause
• ▸lean kaizen
• ▸special projects
• ▸collaboration

What You Bring

This entry‑level internship on the Operations Team provides exposure to manufacturing processes, lean systems, and problem‑solving. Interns partner with production and management teams to improve daily performance metrics, support continuous‑improvement projects, and gain real‑world experience in operations leadership. • Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Industrial/Mechanical Engineering, or related field. • Junior, Senior, or Graduate student status preferred. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, interpersonal). • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. • Ability to work independently and within a team environment. • Teachability and willingness to learn and share knowledge. • Ability to work during the summer or co‑op timeframe. • Relevant and applicable academic background or work experience. • High attention to detail and organizational skills. • Entrepreneurial mindset. • Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects at once. • Familiarity with lean manufacturing concepts and tools.

Requirements

• ▸bachelor's
• ▸analytical
• ▸communication
• ▸ms office
• ▸lean manufacturing
• ▸teamwork

Benefits

The Terex Internship Program immerses high‑potential students in challenging real‑world projects that directly drive business results for the global organization. Our culture of innovation and continuous improvement, combined with diverse and creative mindsets, fuels the development of best‑in‑class products that positively impact people worldwide. We are dedicated to the personal and professional growth of our students and aim to develop tomorrow’s leaders. We value integrity, respect, improvement, servant leadership, courage, and citizenship, fostering an inclusive, supportive, and safe workplace. As an equal‑opportunity employer we provide competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full benefits package including paid vacation, 401(k), medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Work Environment

Onsite