Operations Management Intern (Summer 2027)

Murfreesboro, Tennessee, United States INDUSTRIAL Internship Posted Sep 1, 2026
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About this role

Oshkosh is hiring a Operations Management Intern (Summer 2027), internship, on-site in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, United States, in the INDUSTRIAL sector.

The Oshkosh Corporation Vocational segment leverages the power of our people, brands, and strength in technology to improve the safety, cleanliness, and productivity of our communities. The Vocational segment includes market leading brands McNeilus, Oshkosh S-Series, IMT, Pierce, MAXIMETAL, Oshkosh Airport Products, and Frontline Communications. Our purpose-built products serve our communities with carefully designed and engineered refuse trucks, front-discharge mixer trucks, fire apparatus, Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting trucks, service vehicles, and command trucks. Our products are designed to perform under the toughest conditions.

SUMMARY

Assist and support the Operations department within Oshkosh Vocational Tennessee. Develop process improvements within Manufacturing. Participate in daily production meetings. Work with other Supervisors to resolve assigned tasks.

YOUR IMPACT

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned:

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Assist in the direct activities of production management personnel.

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Work with the Operations department to introduce, promote, and implement lean manufacturing techniques to reduce cost and improve efficiency.

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Promote growth of ISO procedures and standards.

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Utilize value stream mapping to analyze and improve material flow and eliminate waste.

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Assist in the assurance of quality and accuracy of customer order fulfillment.

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Assist in the continuous improvement techniques including Continuous Improvement events and 5S.

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Assist in leadership assignment and duties according to supervisor’s needs.

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Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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Student working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Operations/Manufacturing Management, Business, Engineering, or related field for entire duration of internship.

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Graduation date of December 2027 or later

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Willing to travel or relocate to Murfreesboro, TN for the Summer of 2027 (relocation assistance provided for those with a permanent address of greater than 50 miles from Murfreesboro, TN).

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS

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GPA of 3.0 or greater

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Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

Pay Range:
$18.00 - $37.00

The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.

Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.

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