Summer Intern - Engineering at GXO

Logistics at full potential. 

At GXO, we’re constantly looking for talented individuals at all levels who can deliver the caliber of service our company requires. You know that a positive work environment creates happy employees, which boosts productivity and dedication. On our team, you’ll have the support to excel at work and the resources to build a career you can be proud of.

GXO Logistics is determined to help our customers operate as efficiently as possible by providing cutting-edge supply chain solutions to many of the world's most successful brands. As a GXO Intern, you’ll have the opportunity to work with dedicated professionals in an exciting, fast-paced environment, learning the skills that will help you build a meaningful career. During the 10-week program, the engineering intern will work with our team in warehouse automation and efficiency improvements. The intern will also learn day-to-day operations, industry skills and overall comprehension of the business to ultimately enhance our value to customers.

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Develop and conduct production time studies, head count analyses, downtime analyses, efficiency improvement plans, warehouse slotting and SKU velocity analyses, etc.
• Perform value stream mapping, process improvements and standardization

• Optimize layouts of workcells and storage bin locations
• Develop and manage 5S and CI projects
• Participate and/or lead projects with key partners and peer interns by creating and developing project plans, determine requirements, deliverables, resources, timing/milestones, and risks.

What you need to succeed at GXO:

At a minimum, you’ll need:

• Current collegiate Junior or Senior in pursuit of Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Automation, Robotics, Manufacturing, Logistics or related field with anticipated graduation by June 2026.
• In academic good standing with a grade point average of at least 3.0.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Experience with analytical tools such as flow charts, Pareto charts, cause and effect diagrams, run charts, etc.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to present information and data in an organized, concise, and audience appropriate manner.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• High degree of integrity to maintain confidentiality.

It’d be great if you also have:

• Knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma Principles
• Leadership and/or people management experience in collegiate programs and activities, or in previous/current employment.
• Ability to use data to understand problems, identify potential solutions, and suggest the solution that’s most likely to have the desired impact.
• Communicate and build relationships with others that contribute to the efficiency of the team.

This job requires the ability to:

• Lift objects up to 10lbs.
• Stand, sit or walk for extended periods of time.
• Reach (including above your head), bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat and kneel.
• Tolerate hot or cold warehouse climates. 

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.

GXO adheres to CDC, OSHA and state and local requirements regarding COVID safety. All employees and visitors are expected to comply with GXO policies which are in place to safeguard our employees and customers.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement

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