About the role#
This internship provides students the opportunity to apply academic knowledge in a manufacturing environment. You will work with the body and white and paint operations management team at the Volvo New River Valley Plant. You will contribute to practical projects while gaining experience in how business operations support manufacturing across production, supply chain, finance, and quality functions.
What you'll do#
- Support routine administrative tasks such as document preparation, data entry, filing, and record maintenance.
- Update spreadsheets, trackers, and reports to ensure information is accurate.
- Coordinate meetings, maintain calendars, prepare agendas, and record action items.
- Assist with purchasing, invoice, expense, or travel administration.
- Organize training records, onboarding materials, and other department documentation.
- Collect and summarize operational information, including production, inventory, quality, and safety data.
- Communicate with internal teams, suppliers, and service providers.
- Develop data collection processes and help optimize manufacturing practices.
- Apply lean business management principles within the department.
- Follow site procedures for safety, confidentiality, and document control.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a Business Management or related undergraduate degree at an accredited school.
- Completion of at least 30 semester hours before the internship begins.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75.
- Strong MS Excel skills, including data analysis and graphing.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools like Outlook and Word.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Willingness to learn, take initiative, and work collaboratively.
- Interest in manufacturing or industrial operations is an advantage.
- PowerBI knowledge is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Dublin, Virginia.
- Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Full-time (up to 30 hours per week for spring interns).
- Term: Rolling.
- Compensation: Paid internship.
About Volvo Group
Volvo Group produces trucks, buses, construction equipment, and industrial engines. The company also provides financing and service solutions for its products. Founded in 1927, it maintains headquarters in Göteborg. The organization operates production facilities in 18 countries and sells in over 190 markets. It employs approximately 80,545 people.
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