About the role#
Great Southern Wood Preserving is hiring an Operations Management Intern for the Summer 2027 program. You will work on-site in Irvington, Alabama. This is a paid, full-time position.
What you'll do#
- Work with supervisors and staff across departments to learn daily production tasks.
- Study production flow, scheduling, inventory, treating operations, and lumber grading.
- Find trends and suggest ways to improve plant processes.
- Build management skills by leading and motivating team members.
- Apply company policies and safety regulations to daily work.
- Complete specific projects as assigned.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Business, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- Completion of at least your freshman year (must be a Sophomore or higher).
- A cumulative GPA of 2.50 or better.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
Location & details#
- Location: Irvington, Alabama.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- This role is on-site and full-time.
- College course credit is available if applicable.
About Great Southern Wood Preserving
Great Southern Wood Preserving is a manufacturer of pressure treated pine products based in Abbeville, Alabama. Founded in 1970, the company produces the YellaWood brand for retail home centers and professional building dealers. It operates 14 facilities and distributes building materials across 27 states and the District of Columbia. The company employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people and offers a range of lumber, fencing, and decking products.
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