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Operations Manager Intern (starting summer 2025) - Flow Center, Chicago, IL

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Target

4d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Logistics
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Chicago
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You must have leadership experience, strong communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and a team-oriented mindset. Flexibility for varied shifts and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds are essential.
  • You will lead teams, track KPIs, implement process improvements, facilitate communication, mentor peers, conduct audits, and participate in training while fostering a culture of safety and inclusivity.

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 pay range for the Operations Manager Intern position?

The pay range per hour is $27.00 to $28.00.

Are there benefits available for interns at Target?

Yes, Target offers eligible team members comprehensive health benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, and more, in addition to competitive benefits like 401(k), employee discounts, and paid leave.

What type of training will I receive as an Operations Intern?

You will receive extensive training designed to develop and prepare you for operations leadership, including working closely with a Mentor to learn effective management techniques.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Operations Intern?

Responsibilities include leading daily operations, tracking KPIs, conducting safety walks, administering communication between teams, conducting audits, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Is this internship a full-time position?

Yes, this internship is a paid position that requires a commitment of 40 hours per week.

What experience is preferred for applicants?

Participation in school or extracurricular activities along with experience in leadership roles is preferred.

What skills are necessary for this position?

Necessary skills include strong communication, problem-solving abilities, team-oriented thinking, and initiative, as well as the ability to safely lift and move merchandise.

What is the schedule like for the Operations Intern?

The role requires flexibility, including work shifts that may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

What locations are available for the Operations Manager Intern position?

This position is located specifically at the Flow Center in Chicago, IL.

Will I have an opportunity to lead a team during my internship?

Yes, you will have the opportunity to lead and support a team, including taking the lead on specific departmental tasks during your internship.

How does Target promote diversity and inclusion within the workplace?

Target fosters an inclusive culture by committing to ethical conduct and compliance, and leading the team to work in a way that supports diversity, safety, and security.

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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.