Operations Manager Intern (Starting Summer 2027) Flow Distribution Center, Hampton, GA

Starting hourly rate: $24.00 per hour. Additional compensation may include a shift differential of $2.00 to $3.50 per hour based on eligibility. Pay is determined by factors such as labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits for eligible team members and their dependents, including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee discount
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Paid sick leave
• Paid national holidays
• Paid vacation

About Target

As a Fortune 50 company with over 400,000 team members worldwide, Target is an iconic brand and one of America’s leading retailers. Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We invest in our communities and prioritize relationships, talent development, and teamwork. Our purpose is to care, grow, and win together.

About the Supply Chain Operations Internship

This paid, 40-hour-per-week internship provides hands-on training to develop leadership skills within a Target Supply Chain Facility. As an Operations Intern, you’ll gain insight into supply chain operations and prepare for a management role. You’ll work closely with managers and team members to understand daily operations, lead a team, and drive results.

During the internship, you’ll:

• Lead and support daily operations alongside team members
• Work with a mentor to learn effective leadership in a supply chain facility
• Step into leading a work center with guidance
• Receive ongoing developmental support and training

The internship helps build skills for a career in operations, including:

• Building and managing team culture
• Problem-solving and change management
• Retail business fundamentals
• Planning daily/weekly workloads and managing teams to meet goals
• Developing business strategies
• Understanding key departments like Inbound, Outbound, and Warehousing

Responsibilities

• Lead team members on the facility floor, aligning them with daily priorities
• Maintain high standards for quality and inventory accuracy through standardized processes and accountability
• Track KPIs such as safety, teamwork, quality, and productivity to identify gaps and drive improvements
• Carry out process improvement initiatives using methodologies like Gemba, Fish Bone Analysis, and 5 Whys
• Facilitate communication between IT and operations teams to address system issues and conduct WMS testing
• Recruit and mentor team members to foster a continuous improvement mindset and leadership development
• Address team member concerns and remove operational hurdles to ensure smooth operations
• Lead daily meetings to share company and site-specific information
• Plan and organize shift goals to achieve targets
• Provide summaries of results, including hurdles, successes, and key learnings
• Conduct audits for safety, quality, and productivity, and coach team members based on observations
• Perform safety walks to identify, resolve, and report findings
• Follow up on team member attendance and provide necessary coaching
• Partner with leaders on team member performance through teaching, coaching, and feedback
• Recommend solutions for business or team opportunities
• Seek growth opportunities and continuously learn throughout the internship
• Demonstrate Target’s leadership expectations and actively participate in training and developmental activities
• Take initiative to step out of your comfort zone and embrace new assignments
• Foster a culture of ethical conduct, safety, compliance, and inclusivity
• Carry out departmental duties through internship rotations
• Understand business reporting and guest insights to troubleshoot and address opportunities
• Develop business acumen by learning about all business areas
• Set daily goals and expectations with building leaders

Requirements

• Participation in school or extracurricular activities with leadership experience
• Strong interest in retail, particularly within supply chain operations
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Problem-solving skills and strong initiative
• Team-oriented mindset with enthusiasm for continuous learning
• Ability to access all levels and areas of the facility to respond to team member issues
• Ability to understand instructions, reports, and information
• Ability to climb ladders and handle merchandise safely, including frequently lifting up to 15 pounds and occasionally up to 40 pounds
• Flexible work schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Regular work attendance