About the role#
Charter Manufacturing is seeking a Supply Chain Intern to support our production environment in Milwaukee. This year-round position provides hands-on experience in production planning, scheduling, and inventory management. You will work alongside our Procurement and Planning teams to balance customer demand with material availability and capacity constraints.
What you'll do#
- Create and maintain production schedules for various manufacturing assets.
- Monitor production performance, capacity utilization, and raw material availability.
- Assist with raw material procurement and manage inventory levels.
- Perform routine inventory audits to validate system accuracy and identify discrepancies.
- Support the team with data analysis, process improvements, and ad hoc supply chain projects.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a four-year degree program for Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field.
- Current status as at least a sophomore with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Experience with ERP systems, purchasing, or manufacturing tools like Lean, Six Sigma, and 5S is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
- Term: Starts January 2027, year-round.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Paid, full-time (during summer) and part-time (during academic year).
About Charter Manufacturing
Charter Manufacturing is a family-owned group of metals manufacturing businesses. It operates several divisions including Charter Steel, Charter Dura-Bar, Charter Wire, and Charter Aarrowcast. The company was founded in 1936 and maintains its headquarters in Mequon, Wisconsin. It employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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