Operations Manager Intern (Starting Summer 2027) Regional Distribution Center, Tifton, GA

Starting hourly rate $20.75 per hour. Additional compensation may include a shift differential ranging from $2.00 to $3.50 per hour based on eligibility. Pay varies based on factors such as labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications.

Benefits

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

About the Role

This is a paid 40-hour-per-week, hands-on training internship designed to develop and prepare you for an operations leadership role within a Target Supply Chain Facility. As an Operations Intern, you’ll gain firsthand experience leading a team, supporting daily operations, and learning how Target’s supply chain business works. You’ll work closely with managers and team members, lead a department, and participate in problem-solving and process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Spend time on the facility floor leading team members and aligning daily business priorities
• Work alongside team members to execute daily priorities
• Maintain high standards of quality and inventory accuracy through standardized processes and employee accountability
• Track KPIs such as safety, teamwork, quality, and productivity to identify gaps and drive performance
• 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 operational meetings and share company and site-specific information
• Plan and organize shift goals to achieve targets, summarize results, and share key learnings
• Conduct audits for safety, quality, and productivity adherence, and coach team members based on observations
• Conduct 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
• Actively participate in training, developmental opportunities, and events
• Demonstrate ethical conduct, safety, and compliance, and hold others accountable
• Foster an inclusive, safe, and secure culture
• Understand business reporting and guest insights to troubleshoot and follow up on opportunities
• Gain knowledge of all business areas to develop business acumen
• Work with building leaders daily to set goals and expectations

Qualifications

• Strong interest in working in retail, specifically within supply chain facilities
• Participation in school or extracurricular activities with leadership experience
• 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
• 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 (e.g., nights, weekends, and holidays) and regular attendance

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 prioritize relationships, talent development, and community investment, and our purpose is ingrained in how we care, grow, and win together.