Job Title:
Supply Chain Intern
Company: MacLean Power Systems
Location: Alabaster, AL
Created: 2026-03-10
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Supply Chain Intern The Supply Chain Intern will support continuous improvement initiatives across parts delivery, shipping, receiving, and inventory control operations for the warehouse/shipping dock. This role focuses on optimizing material flow, enhancing visual management systems, and improving inventory accuracy to support daily production and customer shipment requirements. This is a hands-on role ideal for a student pursuing Supply Chain, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field who is interested in Lean principles, process improvement, and warehouse operations. Job Duties Parts Delivery Route Optimize parts delivery routes. Add visual triggers for replenishment. Evaluate current route design for parts delivery (Setup cyclical routes that are run on a daily cadence) ensure parts are delivered on time and prioritized to current daily shipment needs. Look at 5's VM systems for parts return. Setup process improvements for return parts putaway and consolidation in inventory. Visual Management on Shipping Dock Look at visual process (triggers) for daily shipping / picking / staging status. Crate SWI's for process improvements / Train current staff. ASN Process for Inbound Deliveries Visual Management on Receiving Dock Apply definition squares for designated areas. Create SWI's for process improvements / Train current staff. Cycle Count Program Implement a new Cycle count program driven by A, B status (Frequency of count based off of velocity, and $$). Implement "empty bin" and "Bin consolidation" process. Improve Process for daily "Hot" cycle counts to support daily production operations. Adhere to 5S standards (e.g., maintain cleanliness of work area, etc.) Follow all Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures. Perform other duties as assigned. Experience and Education Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Interest in Lean, 5S, and continuous improvement methodologies. Proficient in Microsoft Excel (data analysis skills preferred). Strong communication and organizational skills. Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced warehouse environment. Benefits of the Internship Route optimization and material flow design Visual management implementation Inventory control and cycle count program development Standard work creation and workforce training Lean process improvement in a manufacturing environment.