Operations Management Intern

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Key Responsibilities

Support daily management sessions and Monthly Operating Reviews by preparing materials, tracking actions, and documenting outcomes Assist with the planning, coordination,

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The Operations Management Intern will support the SSA Region operations team in executing day-to-day operational activities, improving performance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. This role offers hands-on exposure to operational management, reporting, project coordination, Lean practices, and cross-functional collaboration across internal stakeholders.
The internship is designed for a motivated, detail-oriented individual who is eager to learn, contribute to operational excellence, and gain practical experience in a global energy business environment.

Responsibilities

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→Support daily management sessions and Monthly Operating Reviews by preparing materials, tracking actions, and documenting outcomes
→Assist with the planning, coordination, and execution of operational projects and initiatives
→Monitor and report on regional KPIs across Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC)
→Support operational dashboards, reporting tools, and performance tracking processes
→Analyze operational data to identify trends, gaps, and improvement opportunities
→Assist in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and problem-solving for operational performance issues
→Participate in Lean/Kaizen events and support continuous improvement activities
→Assist with system-related administrative tasks, issue logging, basic troubleshooting, and reducing manual reporting effort
→Prepare reports, presentations, meeting minutes, and leadership updates
→Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including sales, commercial operations, parts fulfilment, quality, procurement, and project teams
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Recently completed a degree in Engineering, Business Operations, Supply Chain, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Experience with project planning or reporting tools such as MS Project, Primavera, or similar tools is an advantage
Exposure to dashboards, business systems, or operational reporting is beneficial
Familiarity with SAP, Oracle, Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar systems is a plus
Basic knowledge of ticketing systems, SQL, VBA, or PowerShell would be useful
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional environment
Strong attention to detail and a proactive, adaptable mindset
Interest in Lean thinking, process improvement, and operational excellence
Prior internship or project experience in operations, project management, or related fields is a plus, but not required
Must be eager to learn, humble, approachable, and team-oriented
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Hands-on experience in operations management and project coordination
Exposure to Lean, SQDC, RCA, and continuous improvement methodologies
Coaching and Mentorship from experienced operations and project professionals
Opportunity to support real business projects with measurable impact
Practical experience working across operations, quality, procurement, and project teams
Exposure to operational reporting, documentation, and performance management processes
Networking opportunities within GE Vernova’s SSA leadership and operations teams

Relocation Assistance Provided: No