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Production / Operations Management Intern (Year-Round)

CompanyCharter Manufacturing
LocationSaukville
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 23, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will shadow supervisors to learn daily production operations and support continuous improvement initiatives, while also assisting with inventory management tasks using Oracle, including parts tracking and cycle counts. Responsibilities also include supporting process improvement by identifying inefficiencies and contributing to training and documentation via Dozuki.
Internship Type
part time
Company Size
343
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Charter Manufacturing Company, Inc. is a family-owned group of differentiated metals manufacturing businesses founded in 1936. Our will to grow is our success. It is the result of Charter’s respected team of employees, each person’s dedication to continuous improvement and an entrepreneurial spirit that thrives within the Charter family. Our businesses include Charter Steel, Charter Dura-Bar, Charter Wire and Charter Aarrowcast. Connect with us and learn about the stories and successes our family of employees share. Visit http://www.chartermfg.com/work/jobs/ to learn more about opportunities for employment and where you might fit in.
About the Role

Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business where our will to grow drives us to do it better.  Join the team and become part of our family!

Charter Steel is hiring a Production / Operations Management Intern for our Saukville Rolling Plant!

At Charter, we believe our culture is our strongest competitive advantage. Join our team, where you’ll take on impactful projects, gain hands-on experience, and grow both personally and professionally.

What Sets Our Internship Program Apart:

  • Impactful Work & Growth: Contribute to meaningful projects that drive company goals while developing skills through mentorship, training, and networking.
  • Compensation Benefits: Competitive compensation, receive weekly pay, and paid holidays.
  • Career Advancement: Explore full-time employment opportunities across our four business divisions and corporate office, with adjusted service time if hired after graduation.
  • Recognition & Culture: Join a workplace that celebrates achievements, values contributions, and invests in your future.
  • Program Highlights: Experience our Intern Kickoff Day, Volunteer Opportunities, Professional Development Workshops, and the End of Summer Intern Showcase

What you'll need:

  • Enrollment in a four-year degree program in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management or Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field with current status of at least a Sophomore level.

  • Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office software: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint 

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills 

  • Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills 

  • Planning and organizational skills 

  • Ability to succeed in a team environment 

  • Ability to handle multiple tasks 

Preferred experience:

  • Skills in prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines 

  • Capacity to think critically and find solutions where necessary 

  • Proactive approach to responsibilities and willingness to contribute 

 

What you'll focus on:

  • Shadow supervisors to learn daily production operations and support continuous improvement (CI) initiatives.
  • Assist with inventory management tasks using Oracle, including parts tracking and cycle counts.
  • Support process improvement efforts by identifying inefficiencies and helping implement solutions.
  • Contribute to training and documentation through Dozuki, helping maintain and improve standard work instructions.

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Internship positions are not benefits-eligible.
Key Skills
Inventory ManagementProcess ImprovementContinuous ImprovementTrainingDocumentationMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsPlanningOrganizationTeamworkTask PrioritizationCritical ThinkingProblem Solving
Categories
ManufacturingManagement & LeadershipLogisticsEngineering
Benefits
Competitive compensationWeekly payPaid holidays