Supply Chain ManagementLogistics Internship

Penske

Job Location:

Greensboro, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Position Summary:

This position is for EPES Transport LLC. a division of Penske Logistics based in Greensboro North Carolina.
Interns will work with Penske management mentors on special projects involving numerous areas of logistics management: cost savings sourcing supply chain management value stream mapping and waste time reductions. Studies will be ad hoc both independent and partnered and assigned based on timing of internship. Interns can expect to learn basic areas of logistics management while participating in granular areas of identified focus. The intern will rotate through departments gaining hands on experience and knowledge in each of the responsibilities listed below.

This position is usually a 1st shift position however the intern will benefit more by being flexible to work a variety of shifts. Days are usually Monday - Friday.

Internship Responsibilities:

People: Communicate performance standards that are specific and measurable monitor attendance productivity and other performance markers and provide counseling and /or recognition to associates as needed.
Operations: Evaluate and recommend changes in preferred work methods to increase productivity of dispatch/warehouse operations. Provide relief coverage for operational duties when associates utilize time-off or are absent from the shift. Have a working knowledge of the sites operating systems in order to ensure operational compliance and correct exception resolution. Complete all necessary records and reports in a timely and accurate fashion.
Finance: Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures such as inventory accuracy and control returns damages etc. Understand the relationship between decision-making and profitability.
Safety: Ensure day-to-day management and associate activities are in alignment with the location safety strategy. Provide associates with communication training feedback and direction to ensure safe performance. Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies and company policies and procedures.
Growth/Customer Experience: Understand the location-specific customer goals & objectives. Determine areas that could benefit from Continuous Improvement efforts.
Fleet/Assets: Properly plan work assignments to ensure effective use of fleet/warehouse equipment.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Students must be currently pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management/Logistics Operations Management or Business Management required

High School diploma required

Basic computer skills including Microsoft Outlook Word Excel Access and PowerPoint required

Ability to learn and use proprietary software required

Flexible to rotate through different shifts to gain experience preferred

Ability to work in non-climate controlled conditions

Ability to lead a small team ability to work independently multi-tasking skills organizational skills flexibility time management and ability to execute are required

Regular predictable full attendance is an essential function of the job.

Willingness to travel as necessary work the required schedule work at the specific location required complete Penske employment application submit to a background investigation (to include past employment education and criminal history) and drug screening required.

Physical Requirements:

-The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

-The associate will be required to remember and understand certain instructions guidelines or other information.

-The associate must be able to see and verbally communicate.

-Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

-While performing the duties of this job the associate will be required to move frequently stand walk and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch handle and feel and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50lbs/23kg and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100lbs/45kg.

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Required Experience:

Intern

Description Position Summary:This position is for EPES Transport LLC. a division of Penske Logistics based in Greensboro North Carolina. Interns will work with Penske management mentors on special projects involving numerous areas of logistics management: cost savings sourcing supply chain manag...