# Operations Intern **Company**: Target **Work arrangement**: onsite **Experience**: entry **Job type**: internship **Salary**: $28.00 per hour **Category**: Logistics & Supply Chain **Industry**: Retail **Apply**: https://target.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/targetcareers/job/23000-Van-Buren-Blvd-RiversideCA-92518-2401/Operation-Manager-Intern--Starting-Summer-2027--Flow-Distribution-Center---Riverside--CA_R0000450436?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply **Canonical**: https://yubhub.co/jobs/job_fc22c7ee-591 ## Description We are seeking an Operations Intern to join our team at Target. As an Operations Intern, you will gain a realistic job preview into life as an Operations Manager over a defined period of time. You will work closely with other managers and team members in the building to develop an understanding of how Target's supply chain business works and what it takes to excel in a management role. Responsibilities: - Spend time on the facilities floor helping to lead amongst team members and aligning the team in daily business priorities. - Work alongside team members to lead through daily priorities. - Maintain a high standard of quality/inventory accuracy through standardization of processes. - Track various KPI's such as safety, teamwork, quality, and productivity to identify gaps and drive actions. - Carry out process improvement initiatives by leveraging CI methodologies. - Administer communication between the IT and Operation team to address system issues and conduct testing in the WMS. - Recruit and mentor team members to adapt a continuous improvement mindset. - Address team member concerns and remove operational hurdles to ensure smooth operations and goal attainment. - Lead daily meetings for the operational team and share pertinent company and site-specific information. - Plan daily goals and organize shift plans to achieve targets. - Provide summary of results around plan attainment and share hurdles, successes, and key learnings. - Conduct audits around standard adherence with safety, quality, and productivity. - Conduct safety walks in the building to identify, resolve, and report findings. - Partner with leaders regarding team member performance by teaching, coaching, training, and delivering timely performance feedback. - Provide new ideas and recommend solutions for business or team opportunities. - Take the initiative to learn how to be a Target leader by seeking out opportunities for growth and development. - Actively participate in internship program training activities, developmental opportunities, and events. - Demonstrate a willingness to take risks and step out of your comfort zone. - Foster an inclusive, safe, and secure culture. Requirements: - Participation in school or extracurricular activities and experience in leadership roles. - Strong interest in working in retail, specifically within our supply chain facilities. - 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. - Understand instructions, reports, and information. - Climb up and down ladders. - Scan, handle, and move merchandise efficiently and safely. - Flexible work schedule and regular work attendance are necessary. Benefits: - Competitive hourly rate of $28.00 per hour. - Additional compensation in the form of a shift differential, ranging from $2.00 to $3.50 per hour. - Comprehensive health benefits and programs. - 401(k) and employee discount. - Short-term disability, long-term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. ## Skills ### Required - leadership - communication - problem-solving - teamwork - continuous learning --- Source: [Apply at target.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com](https://target.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/targetcareers/job/23000-Van-Buren-Blvd-RiversideCA-92518-2401/Operation-Manager-Intern--Starting-Summer-2027--Flow-Distribution-Center---Riverside--CA_R0000450436?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply)