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Operations Manager Intern - Sortation Center - Houston, TX (Starting Summer 2025)

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Target

21d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Consulting
  • Houston
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You should have leadership experience, strong communication skills, problem-solving ability, team-oriented mindset, and be flexible with scheduling. Must safely lift up to 40 pounds.
  • You will lead teams, track KPIs, drive process improvements, conduct audits, mentor members, and foster an inclusive culture while collaborating with leaders to achieve operational goals.

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

Responsibilities

  • 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 (standard works, job breakdowns, and quality risk analysis) while also ensuring employee accountability.
  • Tracking various KPI’s such as safety, teamwork, quality and productivity to identify gaps, and drive actions in order to maintain consistent performance.
  • Carrying out process improvement initiatives by leveraging CI methodologies such as Gemba, Fish Bone Analysis, and 5 why’s to create a lean defect-free operation.
  • 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 to adapt a continuous improvement mindset, and guide them to take up leadership roles in the company through engaging and inclusive leadership.
  • Addressing team member concerns and remove operational hurdles to ensure smooth operations and goal attainment.
  • Leading daily meetings for the operational team, share pertinent company and site-specific information.
  • Lead/present at daily planning meetings with peer/leadership team.
  • Plan daily goals and organize shift plans to achieve targets at start of shift.
  • Provide summary of results around plan attainment, share hurdles, successes, and key learnings to apply moving forward at end of shift.
  • Conduct audits around standard adherence with safety, quality, and productivity. Share feedback and coach team members on audit observations.
  • Conduct safety walks in building to identify, resolve and report findings.
  • Conduct follow-ups on team member attendance, any necessary coaching, etc.
  • Partner with leaders regarding team member performance by teaching, coaching, training, and delivering timely performance feedback
  • Provide new ideas and recommend solutions for business or team opportunities
  • Take the initiative to learn how to be a Target leader by seeking out opportunities for growth and development; continuously learn throughout the internship experience
  • Commit to learning Target’s expectations of leaders and use them to personally develop by asking questions and seeking feedback
  • Actively participate in internship program training activities, developmental opportunities, and events.
  • Demonstrate a willingness to take risks; step out of your comfort zone and take on new assignments
  • Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance; lead the team to work in the same way and hold others accountable to this commitment
  • Foster an inclusive, diverse, safe, and secure culture
  • Carry out principle duties and responsibilities by the department through internship rotations as trained.
  • Understand business reporting and guest insights to understand, troubleshoot, and follow up on opportunity areas
  • Gain an understanding of all business areas to develop business acumen
  • Working with buildings leaders each day to set goals and expectations

FAQs

What is the starting hourly rate for the Operations Manager Intern position?

The starting hourly rate for the Operations Manager Intern position is $24.75 per hour.

Is the internship paid?

Yes, the Operations Manager Internship is a paid position, offering 40 hours per week of hands-on training.

Are there benefits offered to interns?

Yes, eligible team members, including interns, have access to comprehensive health benefits, a 401(k), employee discount, and other benefits such as paid sick leave and vacation.

What does the internship program entail?

The internship program provides hands-on training to develop skills for operations leadership, including working alongside mentors, leading teams, problem-solving, and driving productivity in a Target Supply Chain Facility.

What types of skills are important for this internship?

Important skills for the internship include participation in school or extracurricular activities, having a strong interest in retail, effective communication, problem-solving abilities, and team-oriented thinking.

Are there specific physical requirements for this role?

Yes, the role requires the ability to climb ladders, handle and move merchandise efficiently and safely, and occasionally lift or move merchandise weighing up to 40 pounds.

What kind of training will be provided during the internship?

Interns will receive extensive training in leadership, operations management, performance tracking, process improvement, and safety protocols within the supply chain facility.

Is a flexible work schedule required for this internship?

Yes, a flexible work schedule is necessary, as the position may involve working nights, weekends, and holidays.

What is the typical work environment for this internship?

The internship involves a hands-on, energetic work environment within a busy supply chain facility, focusing on teamwork and operational efficiency to deliver products to stores and guests.

How will the internship help in career development?

The internship is designed to build and develop skills for a career in operations management, providing meaningful experiences and ongoing developmental conversations with mentors and managers.

Target

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Target is one of the world’s most recognized brands and one of America’s leading retailers. We make Target our guests’ preferred shopping destination by offering outstanding value, inspiration, innovation and an exceptional guest experience that no other retailer can deliver. Target is committed to responsible corporate citizenship, ethical business practices, environmental stewardship and generous community support. Since 1946, we have given 5 percent of our profits back to our communities. Our goal is to work as one team to fulfill our unique brand promise to our guests, wherever and whenever they choose to shop.