Ashley Furniture Industries · 2 weeks ago
Distribution Center Engineering Intern
Ecru, MS
Internship
Onsite
InternAshley Furniture Industries is the largest manufacturer of home furnishings in the world, seeking a Distribution Center Engineering Intern to support the DC leadership team. The role involves mentoring employees, leading projects, and optimizing operations to meet performance goals in productivity, cost, quality, and safety.
FurnitureManufacturing
Responsibilities
Projects: Interns will be assigned a unique project to work throughout their summer experience. Projects will be tailored to active needs for the business at the time the internship begins as well as aligned to the intern’s skills and background. Projects will feature work involving analytics, operations management and team engagement that make a real impact on today’s business operations at Ashley Furniture
Safety and Health Standards: Maintain health and safety standards while promoting an inspiring health and safety culture on-site
Process and Quality Improvement: Lead efforts to develop new processes and improve product quality by collaborating with internal and external customers and suppliers
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with other departments (HR, Finance, Facilities, Safety and Security, IT) to align staffing plans, schedules, and performance levels with business needs
Data-Driven Decision Making: Use data analysis to identify trends, diagnose issues, and develop actionable insights. Leverage data to make informed decisions and propose efficient business solutions
Resource Optimization: Optimize resources, including equipment, facilities, employees, methods, and materials to achieve operational excellence
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (Rising Senior) or Masters in Business Administration with a major or concentration in Business, Supply Chain/Logistics, Engineering or related field
Graduation Date: Summer 2026
Strong analytical skills with the ability to deep dive into critical business problems
Strong project management and continuous improvement skills
Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to mentor and train team members
Flexibility to work weekends and/or night shifts
Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with a high level of ambiguity and change
Customer service orientation and a data-driven mindset
Advanced proficiency in the MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Benefits
Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Your Birthday off
Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings
Professional Development Opportunities
Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific) and Medical Tourism
Telehealth
401(k) and Profit Sharing
Life Insurance
Company
Ashley Furniture Industries
Ashley Furniture Industries is the furniture manufacturer, delivering home furnishing values, stylish furnishings, and home decor.
Founded in 1945
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Richard Teachout
Chief Technology Officer
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