Operations Management Intern

How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. For more than 140 years, Patterson-Kelley products have proudly served the commercial heating industry with the most respected heating solutions in the field. Even more, our products are backed by the highest level of technical and application support. Each piece of equipment we build is the direct result of knowledge cultivated from generations of experience, expertise, and customer input.

Would like you to join our paid summer internship program. You’ll gain hands-on experience, learn from experts, and collaborate with teams that do truly amazing things.

As the Operations Management intern you will optimize the bulk item handling process throughout the plant using data analysis.  During this internship you will learn how to identify and correctly set up the bulk items. You will develop a robust ordering process to assist and support the Operations department in successfully achieving manufacturing goals.

What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)

While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:

Projects & Continuous Improvement

• Identify bulk items.
• Update and correct inventory system.
• Analyze and categorize parts based part usage, location, commonality, size, and frequency.
• Optimize the layout a new store room for efficiency based on analysis.
• Collaborates with associates addressing concerns.
• Assist in the direct activities of production management personnel.
• Review, update, and create Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).
• Assist in the continuous improvement techniques including Kaizen events and 5S.
• All other duties or projects as assigned.
• Interns will typically support one or more operations professionals in performance of assignments, spend time shadowing, and have unique assignments that support larger projects as well as experience the day-to-day workings of Operations.

What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)

We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:

Required Experience and Education

• Student working towards a Bachelor’s degree in in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain/Operations Management, Business or related field.
• Candidates must have completed their second year of studies.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite – Excel.
• Must be eager to learn, self-motivated, flexible and accountable.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Company will not provide sponsorship for position. Must be eligible to work in US.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills to evaluate business scenario and apply knowledge to identify appropriate solutions.
• Effective communication skills.

Travel & Working Environment

• Manufacturing Environment frequently require use of foot and eye protection when in production areas.

Building the people that build the world.

With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world.  Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development.  We’re a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world. 

As part of HVAC Heating, Patterson Kelley is a leading manufacturer of commercial boilers and direct and indirect water heaters.  With an over 140 year history, we provide reliable, innovative comfort solutions for hospitals, schools, military bases, and stadiums.