Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match. 

About this Role

The internship role provides students with the opportunity to apply academic knowledge and skills in a manufacturing environment, and to support/promote the graduate’s career goals through interaction with supply chain and logistics engineering professionals.  Interns participate in professional activities for the Mack Trucks Roanoke Valley Operations (RVO) Plant by working on practical, innovative, and important projects.  This Internship provides structured learning experiences where interns and our supply chain and logistics professionals work together on projects within their selected organization.  The internship allows student to integrate knowledge and skills in a manner that is mutually beneficial to the student and the Mack Trucks RVO Plant. 

What you will do Lead the visual management preparation and implementation as the frame line and axle sub line transition into the building expansion including warehouse labels, blue books, new lineside photo label rollout and 5S floor markings   Support system changes during frame line transition to the building expansion   Lead a new supermarket implementation following all fully documented standards under mentorship   Gain a real life manufacturing perspective of how both supply chain and logistics operate and interact with other departments  Update or create digital renderings of current and future visual management and warehouse layouts.  The student needs to have intermediate Microsoft Excel skills for data analysis and creating graphs.  The student will need to create Microsoft PowerPoint presentations for communicating work done throughout the summer and reporting on new project ideas.  Minimum Education and Experience

Applicants must be currently enrolled and pursuing a degree in Business Administration (preference for Supply Chain, Logistics, or Operations specializations) or Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering at an accredited school and have completed 30 semester hours prior to the start of the internship 

 

Student should have minimum GPA of 2.75 

Who are you? Attention to Detail: Monitoring adherence to standards and actively checking for accuracy of data received or generated before passing it on   Communication: listening effectively, transmitting information accurately and understandably and actively seeking feedback non-defensively   Flexibility: performing a wide range of tasks, responding to changes in direction and priorities, and accepting new challenges, responsibilities, and assignments   Dependability/Reliability: Following through on commitments, producing timely work to promote a higher standard; pitching in to get the job done  Strong writing, communication, and presentation skills   Personal Qualifications Customer Focus  Technical Skills   Peer Relationships  Integrity and Trust   Standing Alone   Action Oriented   Perseverance   Time Management   Availability for light travel  Ready for the next move?

At the Volvo Group, we strive for a clear, transparent, and straightforward compensation approach, motivating you to contribute to the company’s growth. For all intern and co-op positions, the hourly range is set at $16.00 - $46.00.The hourly rate for these roles is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, academic classification, and degree seeking area of study. In addition to these factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.

We also offer the following benefits to interns and co-ops: 

    • Housing assistance

    • Countless career opportunities / internal mobility across our global organization

    • Training and personal development

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail. 

 

Who we are and what we believe in 
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

 

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities. 

 

Group Trucks Operations encompasses all production of the Group’s manufacturing of Volvo, Renault and Mack trucks, as well as engines and transmissions. We also orchestrate the spare parts distribution for Volvo Group’s customers globally and design, operate and optimize logistics and supply chains for all brands. We count 30,000 employees at 30 plants and 50 distribution centers across the globe. Our global footprint offers an opportunity for an international career in a state-of-the-art industrial environment, where continuous improvement is the foundation. As our planet is facing great challenges, we - one of the largest industrial organizations in the world - stand at the forefront of innovation. We are ready to rise to the challenge. Would you like to join us?