Intern - Operations

Would you like to elevate your industrial engineering skills and make a meaningful impact? As a Logistics and Distribution Co-Op at Liberty Hardware, you will fill a pivotal engineering role that provides opportunities for personal and professional development while contributing to Liberty Hardware through implementing best practices, optimizing distribution networks, and designing and implementing innovative solutions to drive competitively advantaged distribution costs and services.

Job Scope

This person will work on targeted projects individually or as part of a small team. Projects may require operational observations, data collection/analysis, multi-functional communication and problem solving. Upon completion, the project will be presented to a broader leadership team. The internship will include assignments on ambitious and industry-specific projects and tasks that a traditional Industrial Engineer would support in a distribution environment, as well the opportunity to network with organizational leaders, colleagues, and peers.

This person will also provide support with the day-to-day operation and project-based assignments. Focus will be on continuous improvement and business optimization for operations.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Recommend methods for improving utilization of personnel, material, and equipment
• Apply statistical methods and perform mathematical calculations to determine workflow processes, staff requirements, and production standards
• Draft and design layout of equipment, materials, and workspace to illustrate maximum efficiency
• Evaluate material handling equipment requirements as needed
• Conduct observations and time studies on warehouse floor to create standards / rate development
• Participate in process improvement initiatives
• Aid in special projects
• Performs other duties as required
  
  

Skills

• Communicate effectively in both written and oral form
• Ability to work with basic engineering and mathematical concepts and principles, applying them to practical situations
• Ability to use computers, systems, and software applications to enter data and process/maintain information in written and electronic form.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
  
  

Other

• Analytical Skills
• Effective communication skills
• Self-starter
• Detail-oriented
  
  

Benefits

• Apply skills and knowledge to the workplace
• Work in a dynamic, team environment and alongside experienced professionals to increase your learning and development
• Participate in professional training offered to all employees
• Build resume and explore career options with Liberty Hardware
• Flexible scheduling to allow for exams and changes in class schedule
  
  

Requirements

The Liberty Co-op/Intern Program seeks top talent. To be considered for enrollment, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Enrolled as a full-time student pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Supply Chain/Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related major from an accredited institution
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher (out of 4.0 scale) and in Sophomore year or greater
• Legal right to work in the U.S. without restriction
• Reside within daily commuting distance of internship location
  
  

Position location: On-site (office is located in Winston-Salem, NC)

Full time: 35 - 40 hours/week (6 Month Internship)

Hourly Range: $17 - $23

Company: Liberty Hardware

Full time

Liberty Hardware (the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and we want to have the best available persons in every job. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company’s policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.

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