School to Work- Operations

Job Requisition Type: School to Work – Fall Operations | Full-time | On-site at Florence, KY | Start date: August 2026

About the role

This School-to-Work Operations role provides an opportunity for engineering, manufacturing, and logistics students to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The position supports operational objectives through data analysis, process improvement initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration while leveraging Microsoft Office tools to drive informed decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing and operations teams by analyzing processes and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity, and overall performance.
• Assist with logistics and operational planning activities to help ensure materials, resources, and production schedules are aligned with business needs.
• Use Microsoft Office tools to collect, organize, and present operational data that supports informed decision-making.
• Collaborate with engineers, supervisors, and cross-functional teams to solve day-to-day production and operational challenges.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by helping evaluate workflows, reduce waste, and enhance process reliability.
• Support key projects focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives while gaining hands-on manufacturing experience.
• Monitor operational metrics and provide insights that help drive improvements in plant performance and customer satisfaction.
• Demonstrate strong teamwork, adaptability, and a willingness to learn while contributing meaningful solutions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• Demonstrate a strong willingness to learn manufacturing, operations, and logistics processes while applying classroom knowledge in a real-world environment.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, to analyze data, track performance, and communicate results effectively.
• Build strong relationships and collaborate with engineers, operators, supervisors, and cross-functional teams to support operational goals.
• Develop problem-solving skills and use data-driven thinking to identify process improvements and address operational challenges.
• Maintain strong attention to detail when working with production data, schedules, inventory information, and project documentation.
• Adapt quickly to a fast-paced, on-site manufacturing environment where priorities and business needs can change frequently.
• Take initiative and demonstrate ownership of assignments by proactively seeking solutions, asking questions, and following through on commitments.
• Prioritize safety, quality, and continuous improvement while supporting projects that drive operational excellence and business performance.

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or current student in Engineering, with preference for operations/manufacturing/logistics programs.
• Engineering student preferred.