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Target · 3 months ago

Operations Manager Intern (starting Summer 2026) West Regional Distribution Center - Phoenix, Arizona

25 N 75th Ave, Phoenix,AZ 85043-2109

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$25/hr - $26/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Target is a Fortune 50 company and one of America's leading retailers, seeking an Operations Manager Intern for their supply chain operations. The internship offers hands-on training to develop leadership skills while working closely with managers and team members to understand the supply chain business and lead daily operations.

CommunitiesE-CommerceRetailShopping

Responsibilities

Spending time on the facilities floor helping to lead amongst team members and aligning the team in daily business priorities

Working alongside team members to lead through daily priorities

Maintaining a high standard of quality/inventory accuracy through standardization of processes (standard works, job breakdowns, and quality risk analysis) while also ensuring employee accountability

Tracking various KPI’s such as safety, teamwork, quality and productivity to identify gaps, and drive actions in order to maintain consistent performance

Carrying out process improvement initiatives by leveraging CI methodologies such as Gemba, Fish Bone Analysis, and 5 why’s to create a lean defect-free operation

Administering the communication between the IT and the Operation team to address system issues and conduct testing in the WMS

Recruiting and mentoring team members to adapt a continuous improvement mindset, and guide them to take up leadership roles in the company through engaging and inclusive leadership

Addressing team member concerns and remove operational hurdles to ensure smooth operations and goal attainment

Leading daily meetings for the operational team, share pertinent company and site-specific information

Lead/present at daily planning meetings with peer/leadership team

Plan daily goals and organize shift plans to achieve targets at start of shift

Provide summary of results around plan attainment, share hurdles, successes, and key learnings to apply moving forward at end of shift

Conduct audits around standard adherence with safety, quality, and productivity. Share feedback and coach team members on audit observations

Conduct safety walks in building to identify, resolve and report findings

Conduct follow-ups on team member attendance, any necessary coaching, etc

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; continuously learn throughout the internship experience

Commit to learning Target’s expectations of leaders and use them to personally develop by asking questions and seeking feedback

Actively participate in internship program training activities, developmental opportunities, and events

Demonstrate a willingness to take risks; step out of your comfort zone and take on new assignments

Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance; lead the team to work in the same way and hold others accountable to this commitment

Foster an inclusive, safe, and secure culture

Carry out principle duties and responsibilities by the department through internship rotations as trained

Understand business reporting and guest insights to understand, troubleshoot, and follow up on opportunity areas

Gain an understanding of all business areas to develop business acumen

Working with buildings leaders each day to set goals and expectations

Qualification

Leadership experienceProblem-solving skillsTeam managementRetail business knowledgeCommunication skillsTeam-oriented thinkingContinuous learningFlexibility

Required

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, including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 15 pounds and occasionally moving merchandise up to 40 pounds

Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends, and holidays) and regular work attendance are necessary