What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Intern position at Austin Powder Company, US & Canada?
Operations Internship
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Operations intern will work closely with Operations team members in implementing one or more large scale projects to improve safety in both our commercial truck and personally assigned vehicle fleets in the US and Canada. This full-time internship will be a six-to-eight-week paid assignment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
- Assist Operations staff in gathering internal information about our truck fleets that will aid in implementing telematics-based programs such as GPS-based routing and an electronic inspection process for our truck fleet
- Help plan projects, including developing timelines, determining stakeholders and needed resources
- Gather, interpret and present data for use in projects from internal sources
- Develop lists of action items for implementation, and help to begin working through them with assistance from Operations employees
- Provide updates to department management on progress for the projects
The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
- Must possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail that will help us in developing a project plan and implementing it across our organization
- Ability to communicate and utilize interpersonal skills, as interfacing with multiple levels of employees, including senior management will be required
- Strong analytical skills in interpreting and presenting data
- Must be able to assist with multiple projects at one time
- Working knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft Office products
- Professional demeanor
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Must be currently enrolled in a college or university with a course of study related to these projects. Courses of study may include but are not limited to:
- Business
- Supply Chain, Transportation and Logistics
- Project Management
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Physical demands include sitting for extended periods of time while frequently typing, viewing computer screens and use of mouse/keyboard.
- Operation of office equipment to include but not limited to telephones, printers, copiers, and scanners.
- Repetitive motion of data entry, hand, finger wrist motion and dexterity.
- May include filing and handling paperwork may involve reaching, grasping, or bending.
- Light lifting and carrying of office supplies, files, or boxes (generally under 25 lbs.).
- Will require walking and standing during the office hours.
- Good vision for reading and screen use.
- Clear verbal communication and active listening, often over the phone or video calls.
Location
- Beachwood, OH
- Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8am – 5pm ET. Currently, operating under a hybrid schedule with in-office days M-T-W and remote on Thursday and Friday. The hybrid schedule is subject