ALL ABOUT TARGET

　　As a Fortune 50 company with more than 400,000 team members worldwide, Target is an iconic brand and one of America's leading retailers.

　　Working at Target means the opportunity to help all families discover the joy of everyday life. Caring for our communities is woven into who we are, and we invest in the places we collectively live, work, and play. We prioritize relationships, fuel and develop talent by creating growth opportunities, and succeed as one Target team. At our core, our purpose is ingrained in who we are, what we value, and how we work. It's how we care, grow, and win together.

　　 ALL ABOUT OUR SUPPLY CHAIN OPERATIONS INTERNSHIP

　　Experience firsthand what it's like to lead a team within a Target Supply Chain Facility. This internship is a paid 40 hr./week, hands-on training program to develop and prepare for your operations leadership. As an Operations Intern, you'll gain a realistic job preview into life as an Operations Manager over a defined period of time . Within this Operations Management internship, you will work closely with other managers and team members in the building to develop an understanding of how Target's supply chain business works and what it takes to excel in a management role. You'll lead and support the execution of daily operations by working beside your team members and learn to lead, motivate and influence a team, including the opportunity to lead a department.

　　This program is designed to teach individuals how to lead within a supply chain facility. You will work closely with a Mentor as you take a deeper dive into how they effectively lead their department while gaining a line of sight into different business areas and functions within the building. You will spend your days learning how to problem solve, lead and motivate a team, conduct real-time observations, and drive results, all while ensuring safety is a top priority and that we are maximizing productivity to get products to the guest as fast as possible. During your internship, you will have the opportunity to step into leading your Mentors work center - of course, we will be there to guide you and help you learn along the way! Your development will be a top priority of ours, and to ensure you're feeling supported, you can expect ongoing developmental conversations with your Mentor and Manager. We'll be supporting you with extensive training to help you grow as a strong operations intern.

　　Hear more from past Interns, Mentors, & Managers here .

　　 At Target, we believe in our leaders having meaningful experiences that help them build and develop skills for a career. The role of an Operations Intern can provide you with the: Experience in building and managing a team culture across the buildingProblem solving and change management skillsKnowledge of retail business fundamentalsExperience setting and planning department(s) daily/weekly workload to support business priorities and managing a team to deliver goalsExperience managing a team of hourly team members and creating business strategies and goalsKnowledge of departments within the distribution center that you will learn more about throughout the internship experience include- Inbound/Outbound/Warehousing As an Operations Intern, no two days are ever the same, but a typical day will most likely include the following responsibilities: Spending time on the facilities floor helping to lead amongst team members and aligning the team in daily business prioritie sWorking alongside team members to lead through daily prioritiesMaintaining a high standard of quality/inventory accuracy through standardization of processes (standard works, job breakdowns, and quality risk analysis) while also ensuring employee accountabilityTracking various KPI's such as safety, teamwork, quality and productivity to identify gaps, and drive actions in order to maintain consistent performanceCarrying out process improvement initiatives by leveraging CI methodologies such as Gemba, Fish Bone Analysis, and 5 why's to create a lean defect-free operationAdministering the communication between the IT and the Operation team to address system issues and conduct testing in the WMSRecruiting and mentoring team members to adapt a continuous improvement mindset, and guide them to take up leadership roles in the company through engaging and inclusive leadershipAddressing team member concerns and remove operational hurdles to ensure smooth operations and goal attainmentLeading daily meetings for the operational team, share pertinent company and site-specific information.Lead/present at daily planning meetings with peer/leadership teamPlan daily goals and organize shift plans to achieve targets at start of shiftProvide summary of results around plan attainment, share hurdles, successes, and key learnings to apply moving forward at end of shiftConduct audits around standard adherence with safety, quality, and productivity. Share feedback and coach team members on audit observationsConduct safety walks in building to identify, resolve and report findingsConduct follow- ups on team member attendance, any necessary coaching, etc.Partner with leaders regarding team member performance by teaching, coaching, training, and delivering timely performance feedbac kProvide new ideas and recommend solutions for business or team opportunitiesTake the initiative to learn how to be a Target leader by seeking out opportunities for growth and development; continuously learn throughout the internship experienceCommit to learning Target's expectations of leaders and use them to personally develop by asking questions and seeking feedbackActively participate in internship program training activities, developmental opportunities, and events.Demonstrate a willingness to take risks; step out of your comfort zone and take on new assignmentsDemonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance; lead the team to work in the same way and hold others accountable to this commitmentFoster an inclusive, diverse, safe, and secure cultureCarry out principal duties and responsibilities by the department through internship rotations as trained.Understand business reporting and guest insights to understand, troubleshoot, and follow up on opportunity areasGain an understanding of all business areas to develop business acumenWorking with buildings leaders each day to set goals and expectationsCore responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.

　　 ALL ABOUT YOU

　　 We might be a great match if: Working in a fun and energetic environment makes you excited... We work efficiently and as a team to deliver for our guestsYou enjoy the idea leading teams who are working to get products to our stores and guests... That's the core of what we doIf you aren't looking for a Monday thru Friday job where you are at a computer all day... We are busy, oftentimes working different shifts in a 24-hour building getting merchandise to our teams and guests The good news is that we have some amazing training that will help teach you how to be an effective leader within our facilities. But there are a few skills you should have from the get-go: Participation in school or extracurricular activities and experience in leadership rolesStrong interest in working in retail, specifically within our supply chain facilitiesAbility to communicate clearly and effectivelyProblem-solving skills and strong initiativeTeam-oriented thinking with enthusiasm for continuous learningAbility to access all levels and areas of the facility to respond to team member issues.Understand instructions, reports, and informationClimb up and down laddersScan, handle and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 15 pounds and occasionally moving merchandise up to 40 poundsFlexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends, and holidays) and regular work attendance are necessaryAbility to work in a safe manner at all times to benefit yourself and others; identify and correct hazards; comply with all safety policies and best practicesAmericans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

　　Target will provide reasonable accommodations (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please visit your nearest Target store or Distribution Center or reach out to Guest Services at 1-800-440-0680 for additional information.