Intern, Supply Chain

About the Role

We’re hiring for Blue Bird’s Summer Internship Program, seeking high-performing talent who shares our passion for purpose, innovation, and creating real-world impact. This experience is designed to build a sustainable pipeline of entry-level talent and, based on performance, may lead to an opportunity to join Blue Bird’s early career rotational pathway (Future Drivers Leadership Program – FDLP). Interns will complete meaningful functional work and a special project, ending with a final project presentation to leadership. Performance and demonstrated readiness will be key factors in any post-internship consideration.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned work that supports department goals in a fast-paced, purpose-driven manufacturing and business environment.
• Support process improvement, problem-solving, and operational efficiency using data, observation, and collaboration.
• Participate in a core functional assignment and a special project that delivers measurable value to the business.
• Communicate progress, risks, and outcomes effectively to peers, mentors, and leaders (written, verbal, and presentation).
• Apply a continuous improvement mindset by asking smart questions, learning quickly, and adapting to feedback.
• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and safe work practices, especially when supporting plant, production, or operational environments.
• Showcase learnings obtained during the internship program by presenting outcomes of key projects to members of the Leadership Team.

Qualifications

• Sophomore, Junior, Senior, or Graduate-level student pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree aligned to one of the functional areas listed below.
• At least 18 years of age prior to the start of the internship assignment.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.

Skills

• Ability to gather information, use data, and think critically to support recommendations and decisions.
• Ability to plan work, manage time, follow through, and deliver results by deadlines.
• Strong collaboration skills, able to build trust, communicate clearly, and work effectively across teams.
• Curious, improvement-minded, and willing to explore better ways to work, solve problems, and serve customers.
• Able to work full-time (40 hours/week) for the defined internship period.

Intern Placement Areas

Intern placements may be available across the following areas (based on business need):

• Human Resources: Talent Acquisition, Communications, HRIS, Talent Management, Total Rewards
• Operations: Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Planning, Project Management
• Commercial: Sales & Marketing, Parts & Services
• Engineering: Design, Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial
• Information Technology

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.