Operations Excellence Intern (Manufacturing)

Location: Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States; the summer or co-op internship requires travel or relocation to Spartanburg, SC. Relocation assistance is provided for candidates whose permanent address is more than 50 miles from Spartanburg, SC.

Pay range: $18.00–$37.00 per hour.

Company

Oshkosh Delivery, an hirify.global company, designs and manufactures advanced delivery vehicles for last-mile and commercial delivery, with a focus on reliability, driver experience, efficiency, sustainability, and cutting-edge technology.

What you will do

• Support production management and Operations activities across manufacturing, supplier, quality, testing, fulfillment, service, and warranty processes.
• Introduce, promote, and implement lean manufacturing techniques to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Use value stream mapping to analyze material flow, eliminate waste, and support continuous improvement through Kaizen events and 5S.
• Review and update quality documentation, promote ISO procedures and standards, and participate in internal and external quality audits.
• Communicate with suppliers and internal teams to prevent and resolve quality issues, including non-conformances and defective material disposition.
• Work cross-functionally with Quality and Manufacturing teams, participate in meetings, and support special projects.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled as a sophomore or above in a bachelor's degree program in operations or manufacturing management, Business, or a related field throughout the entire internship.
• Expected graduation date of December 2028 or later.
• Ability to travel or relocate to Spartanburg, South Carolina, for the summer opportunity or co-op.

Nice to have

• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Culture & Benefits

• Professional development through skills and training opportunities.
• People-first culture guided by values including integrity, perseverance, and collaboration.
• Relocation assistance for eligible interns and co-op participants.
• Competitive total rewards package and pay determined by role scope, experience, education, skills, and internal equity.