Distribution Intern - Menards

The management internship is a 12-week on the job training and learning experience that will teach the Intern about the daily responsibilities and activities of our managers. Interns will spend their first 6 weeks gaining an understanding about what tasks need to be completed, how to complete them, why we have them and how to prioritize them. They will work directly with a supervisor of that department to develop their understanding and skills in this initial training period. They will go through an evaluation with the Department Manager at this time. From weeks 7 through 11, the Management Intern will be responsible for “managing” a particular section of the department they have been working in. This includes inventory control, scheduling, guest service, team member complaints, to do lists, etc. They will go through a 2nd evaluation at this time. Each building will have a separate 12-week plan that will account for their departments in particular. During their final week, the Department Manager will give the Intern an in-depth tour of all departments to gain an overview of the entire DC. There will be 6 projects throughout the Internship for the Intern to complete.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage and lead team members in your area
• Ensure that all product is received and shipped in the most efficient way
• Keep all work areas in good repair, orderly, clean, and safe
• Use resources and equipment efficiently and to capacity to fill orders
• Ensure all safety policies are followed by Team Members and all training is up to date
• Keep all safety training and maintenance well documented
• Maintain an open communication with all Team Members regarding safety issues
• Work with supervisors and managers in your area to accomplish goals
• Come up with innovative ideas to improve current processes

Position Requirements

• Within 3 semesters of a Bachelor Degree in business or related field such as Business, Operations Management, Logistics, or Supply Chain Management preferred or equivalent management experience
• Availability and willingness to relocate to one of our other sites for promotions
• Articulate - clear, accurate, and effective in writing and verbal communication
• Interpersonal skills - ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Effective analytical skills - successful at developing and implementing actions plans Innovative with leadership abilities - self-motivated and goal oriented
• Organizational skills - capable of multitasking, achieving, and delegating
• Sound decision making skills - successful at developing and implementing actions plans