Operations Management Intern (Summer 2026)

Job description

**About Pierce, an Oshkosh company**

**At Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world.

To our team, there is no room for anything less than providing the absolute best.

Since 1913, building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in an old converted church has evolved to creating highly customized, carefully designed and engineering pumpers, aerials, tankers and rescue units that have no equal.

Today, you'll find more than** **30,000 Pierce apparatuses** **on the road that are making a difference in people's lives, every day.

To us, every step in the process of building our trucks is personal.

From innovation and expertise, to the customization and service.

Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions.**

**SUMMARY**

Assist and support the Operations department within Pierce Manufacturing.

Develop process improvements within manufacturing.

Participate in daily production meetings.

Work with other supervisors to resolve assigned tasks.

**YOUR IMPACT**

+ Assist in the direct activities of production management personnel.
+ Work with the Operations department to introduce, promote, and implement lean manufacturing techniques to reduce cost and improve efficiency.
+ Promote growth of ISO procedures and standards.
+ Utilize value stream mapping to analyze and improve material flow and eliminate waste.
+ Assist in the assurance of quality and accuracy of customer order fulfillment.
+ Assist in the continuous improvement techniques including Continuous Improvement events and 5S.
+ Assist in leadership assignment and duties according to supervisor’s needs.
+ Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**

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

**STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS**

+ Ability to work full time (40 hours per week) throughout the summer.
+ GPA of 3.0 or greater
+ Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

**WHY OSHKOSH?**

Moving the future forward is our priority and this includes your future.

We encourage professional development and champion our employees’ success through various skills and training opportunities.

Named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies™ by Ethisphere Institute for six consecutive years, everything we do at Oshkosh is guided by our core values and the ~15k+ team members around the world who embody them.

**We put people first.

We do the right thing.

We persevere.

We are better together.**

**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 is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com.

Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic.

To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

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.

Required Skill Profession

Other General