Graduate Intern – Product & Sustainability
Milwaukee, WI - USA
Job Summary
At Rite-Hite your work makes an impact. As the global leader in loading dock and door equipment we design and deliver solutions that keep our customers safe secure and productive. Here youll find innovation stability and the chance to grow your career as part of a team thats always looking ahead.
The Graduate Intern is an entry-level professional role intended for a recent college graduate seeking to develop foundational experience in manufacturing business operations and product management. This position supports the Director of Sustainability and the Director of Product Management in the planning analysis coordination and execution of operational and product-related initiatives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Support product managers in the execution of product strategy and day-to-day product management activities.
Conduct market industry and competitive research to identify trends customer needs and business opportunities.
Assist in gathering organizing and summarizing customer field and stakeholder feedback to support product decisions.
Prepare and maintain product-related documentation including presentations reports product requirements and meeting summaries.
Track project timelines deliverables and follow-up actions to support cross-functional alignment and execution.
Participate in cross-functional meetings with engineering marketing sales operations and customer support teams.
Analyze product market and business data and present findings in a clear and professional manner.
Qualifications
Recent college graduate with a bachelors degree in business marketing or a related field.
Demonstrated interest in product management business strategy marketing or innovation.
Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
Ability to manage multiple assignments meet deadlines and work both independently and collaboratively.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel PowerPoint and Word.
Core Competencies
Analytical thinking
Communication skills
Initiative and learning agility
Attention to detail
Collaboration and teamwork
Professionalism and accountability
Position Objective
This role is intended to provide a recent graduate with practical hands-on experience on the business side of a global manufacturing company while supporting key business initiatives. The position serves as a developmental opportunity to build the knowledge skills and business acumen necessary for future growth within operations product management or related functions.
What We Offer
At Rite-Hite we take care of our people because when youre supported you can do your best work. Our benefits are designed to support your health your future and your life outside of work:
Health & Well-being: Comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage plus life and disability insurance. A robust well-being program with an opportunity to receive an extra day off and more.
Financial Security: A strong retirement savings program with 401(k) company match and profit sharing.
Time for You: Paid holidays vacation time and personal/sick days each year.
Join us and build a career where youre supported at work and beyond.
Rite-Hite is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal state or local law. In accordance with VEVRAA we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for protected veterans. We are also committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace for the safety of our employees and customers.
Required Experience:
Intern
About Company
Rite-Hite is the world leader in the manufacture and sale of loading dock equipment, industrial doors, safety barriers and high-volume, low-speed industrial fans – all designed to improve safety, productivity, and energy consumption.