Kohler Intern Operations and Supply Chain

Kohler Intern - Operations and Supply Chain

Work Mode:Onsite

Location:Onsite 4 days Kohler WI

Term: May 2027 through August 2027

Early Talent at Kohler
Kohlers Early Talent internship programs are designed to providemeaningful handson experience that drives real business impact. Over thecourse of a 1012 week internship interns are immersed in thebusinesscontributing to real projects building practical skills and gainingvaluable exposure to our teams. They are supported through intentionallearning mentorship and a strong sense of community. These experiences aredesigned to build a strong pipeline of talent for future full-timeopportunities including Leadership Development Programs and direct hire roles.

Program Overview
Kohlers Operations & Supply Chain experience is an excitinglaunchpad for students ready to build real-world capability explore meaningfulcareer paths and make an immediate impact in a global manufacturingenvironment. As an intern you will contribute to high-priority projects acrossareas such as logistics strategic sourcing planning process engineeringquality continuous improvement and new product integration while gainingexposure to the same functions that shape Kohlers Operations & Supply ChainLeadership Development Program. Through hands-on assignments networkingleadership engagement job shadowing stewardship opportunities and connectionwith Kohlers broader early talent community you will develop a strongerunderstanding of how end-to-end operations drive business resultsand how yourcuriosity initiative and ideas can help shape the future of gracioushealthy and sustainable living.

What Youll Do

• Distribution Network/Warehouse Design Analyze warehouse layout material flow or storage utilization and recommend improvements to improve efficiency safety or space optimization.
• Domestic/International Transportation Evaluate freight routes carrier performance shipment data or transportation costs to identify opportunities for improved service reliability or cost savings.
• New Product Integration Support cross-functional readiness for a new product launch by tracking supply chain and operations milestones coordinating materials and identifying risks to timing or execution.
• Sales & Operations Planning Assist with demand and supply reviews by preparing data analyzing trends and helping teams align production inventory and customer needs.
• Supply Chain Continuous Improvement and Total Delivered Cost Use data to identify process waste cost drivers or service gaps and support improvement projects that reduce total delivered cost.
• Strategic Sourcing Research suppliers compare cost and capability options support sourcing events or help build supplier scorecards for key categories.
• Demand & Supply Planning Review forecast accuracy inventory levels and supply constraints to help planners improve availability and reduce excess or obsolete inventory.
• Process Engineering Observe manufacturing or operational processes collect time studies or workflow data and recommend changes to improve productivity quality or ergonomics.
• Supplier and Plant Quality Analyze quality data support root cause investigations document corrective actions or help improve supplier/plant performance metrics.

Skills/Requirements

RequiredQualifications

• Must be actively enrolled in an accredited institution with a focus in Engineering Operations or Supply Chain
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on an on-going basis without company sponsorship

PreferredQualifications

• Prior internship co-op project or campus leadership experience related to manufacturing operations supply chain logistics continuous improvement data analysis or engineering.
• Demonstrated communication collaboration problem-solving adaptability curiosity and initiative with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced cross-functional environment.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

The hourly range for this position is $32.35 - $40.43. The specific hourly rate offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidates education and work location.

Why Choose Kohler
We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing access to career growth and development opportunities a diverse and inclusive workplace and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30000 bold leaders across the globe were driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious healthy and sustainable lives.

About Us
It is Kohlers policy to recruit hire and promote qualified applicants without regard to race creed religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital status national origin disability or status as a protected veteran. If as an individual with a disability you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process please contact . Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Required Experience:

Intern