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.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• 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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Education:

Recently completed a degree in Engineering, Business Operations, Supply Chain, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.

Required Skills:

• 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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What You'll Gain:

• 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

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No