Supply Chain Management/Logistics Internship
Company: Penske
Location: Joliet
Posted on: April 20, 2024
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Job Description:
Position Summary: Interns will work with Penske management mentors
on special projects involving numerous areas of logistics
management: cost savings, sourcing, freight management, value
stream mapping and waste time reductions. Studies will be ad hoc,
both independent and partnered, and assigned based on timing of
internship. Interns can expect to learn basic areas of logistics
management, while participating in granular areas of identified
focus. The intern will rotate through departments gaining hands on
experience and knowledge in each of the responsibilities listed
below. This position is usually a 1st shift position, however, the
intern will benefit more by being flexible to work a variety of
shifts and multiple locations. Days are usually Monday - Friday.
Pay : $22.00 per hour Internship Responsibilities: People:
Communicate performance standards that are specific and measurable,
monitor attendance, productivity and other performance markers and
provide counseling and /or recognition to associates as needed.
Operations: Evaluate and recommend changes in preferred work
methods to increase productivity of dispatch/warehouse operations.
Provide relief coverage for operational duties when associates
utilize time-off or are absent from the shift. Have a working
knowledge of the site's operating systems in order to ensure
operational compliance and correct exception resolution. Complete
all necessary records and reports in a timely and accurate fashion.
Finance: Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures
such as inventory accuracy and control, returns, damages, etc.
Understand the relationship between decision-making and
profitability. Safety: Ensure day-to-day management and associate
activities are in alignment with the location safety strategy.
Provide associates with communication, training, feedback and
direction to ensure safe performance. Ensure compliance with all
applicable regulatory agencies and company policies and procedures.
Growth/Customer Experience: Understand the location-specific
customer goals & objectives. Determine areas that could benefit
from Continuous Improvement efforts. Fleet/Assets: Properly plan
work assignments to ensure effective use of fleet/warehouse
equipment. Qualifications: - Students must be currently pursuing a
degree in Supply Chain Management/Logistics, Operations Management
or Business Management required - High School diploma required -
Basic computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel,
Access, and PowerPoint required - Ability to learn and use
proprietary software required - Flexible to rotate through
different shifts to gain experience preferred - Ability to work in
non-climate controlled conditions - Ability to lead a small team,
ability to work independently, multi-tasking skills, organizational
skills, flexibility, time management, and ability to execute are
required - Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential
function of the job. - Willingness to travel as necessary, work the
required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete
Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation
(to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and
drug screening required. Physical Requirements: -The physical and
mental demands described here are representative of those that must
be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions. -The associate will be required to remember and
understand certain instructions, guidelines or other information.
-The associate must be able to see and verbally communicate.
-Specific vision abilities required by this job include close
vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and
the ability to adjust focus. -While performing the duties of this
job, the associate will be required to move frequently, stand,
walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to
touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The
associate must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to
50lbs/23kg and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100lbs/45kg.
Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Job Family: General
Administration Address: 4000 Rock Creek Blvd Suite B Primary
Location: US-IL-Joliet Employer: Penske Logistics LLC Req ID:
2404424
Keywords: Penske, Joliet , Supply Chain Management/Logistics Internship, Executive , Joliet, Illinois
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