Manufacturing Systems & Strategic Volume Planning Intern (Spring 2027)

Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States

About the role

The Production Control Department steers Plant Spartanburg’s production volume on long-term, short-term, and daily levels while maintaining an optimized production system. The department is integrated into all aspects of BMW’s manufacturing strategies and is divided into these main areas:

• Support strategic volume planning and report to Senior Management.
• Implement plant business strategy into a manufacturing plan.
• Order Planning: sequences customer orders by adhering to assembly and supplier restrictions, driving the master production sequence for the plant.
• Program Planning: develops production strategy (volume plan, shift model, production calendar) from short-term to long-term.
• Vehicle Control: manages the vehicle sequence throughout the plant to ensure on-time delivery of orders to customers.

Responsibilities

• Identify, lead, and support continuous improvement projects within the department.
• Lead and coordinate cross-departmental improvement projects, collaborating with diverse technologies such as Steering Production, Production System, Logistics, Body-Shop, Paint-Shop, Assembly, Total Vehicle Quality Management, Human Resources, Finance & Compliance, Technical Planning, Battery Line, IT, Purchasing & Supplier Network, Facility Management, and Communications.
• Develop and refine data analysis tools to optimize process management and streamline daily reporting methods.
• Engage with interdisciplinary teams to gain a comprehensive understanding of business operations, production systems, and supply chain intricacies of a large automotive manufacturing facility.
• Generate and present insightful Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reports to inform and guide Plant management decisions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Industrial & Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Project Management, or Data Analytics.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (not just in major).
• Enrolled student status at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States.
• Completed at least 30 credit hours at the time of application.
• Ability to work full-time on-site (40 hours per week).
• Transfer students must have a GPA from their current university.
• Must attach a copy of an unofficial transcript.
• Must complete and pass a substance abuse test before the work term.

Schedule

January 11th – May 14th, 2027