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This internship is a paid 40 hr./week, hands-on training program to develop and prepare for your operations leadership. As an Operations Intern, you’ll gain a realistic job preview into life as an Operations Manager over a defined period of time. Within this Operations Management internship, you will work closely with other managers and team members in the building to develop an understanding of how Target’s supply chain business works and what it takes to excel in a management role. You’ll lead and support the execution of daily operations by working beside your team members and learn to lead, motivate and influence a team, including the opportunity to lead a department.
Job Responsibility:
Spending time on the facilities floor helping to lead amongst team members and aligning the team in daily business priorities
Working alongside team members to lead through daily priorities
Maintaining a high standard of quality/inventory accuracy through standardization of processes
Tracking various KPI’s such as safety, teamwork, quality and productivity to identify gaps, and drive actions
Carrying out process improvement initiatives by leveraging CI methodologies
Administering the communication between the IT and the Operation team to address system issues and conduct testing in the WMS
Recruiting and mentoring team members
Addressing team member concerns and remove operational hurdles
Leading daily meetings for the operational team
Lead/present at daily planning meetings with peer/leadership team
Plan daily goals and organize shift plans
Provide summary of results
Conduct audits around standard adherence
Conduct safety walks in building
Conduct follow-ups on team member attendance
Partner with leaders regarding team member performance
Provide new ideas and recommend solutions
Take the initiative to learn how to be a Target leader
Actively participate in internship program training activities
Demonstrate a willingness to take risks
Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance
Foster an inclusive, safe, and secure culture
Carry out principle duties and responsibilities by the department through internship rotations
Understand business reporting and guest insights
Gain an understanding of all business areas
Working with buildings leaders each day to set goals and expectations
Requirements:
Participation in school or extracurricular activities and experience in leadership roles
Strong interest in working in retail, specifically within our supply chain facilities
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
Problem-solving skills and strong initiative
Team-oriented thinking with enthusiasm for continuous learning
Ability to access all levels and areas of the facility to respond to team member issues
Understand instructions, reports, and information
Climb up and down ladders
Scan, handle and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 15 pounds and occasionally moving merchandise up to 40 pounds
Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends, and holidays) and regular work attendance are necessary
What we offer:
Comprehensive health benefits (medical, vision, dental, life insurance)
401(k)
employee discount
short term disability
long term disability
paid sick leave
paid national holidays
paid vacation
access to free 24/7 virtual care and mental health support