Operations Management Intern

About the role

The Operations Management Intern supports the SSA Region operations team in executing day-to-day operational activities, improving performance and driving continuous improvement. The role offers hands-on exposure to operational management, reporting, project coordination, Lean practices and cross-functional collaboration. It suits a motivated, detail-oriented person eager to learn in a global energy business environment.

Key responsibilities

• Support daily management sessions and Monthly Operating Reviews by preparing materials, tracking actions and documenting outcomes
• Assist with 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
• Analyse operational data to identify trends, gaps and improvement opportunities
• Assist with Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and problem-solving
• Take part in Lean/Kaizen events and continuous improvement activities
• Help with administrative tasks, issue logging, basic troubleshooting and reducing manual reporting effort
• Prepare reports, presentations, meeting minutes and leadership updates
• Collaborate with sales, commercial operations, parts fulfilment, quality, procurement and project teams

Required profile

• Recently completed a degree in Engineering, Business Operations, Supply Chain, Information Systems, Business Administration or a related field
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional environment
• Attention to detail, proactive and 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

Required skills

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Project planning or reporting tools such as MS Project or Primavera are an advantage
• Familiarity with dashboards, business systems or operational reporting is beneficial
• SAP, Oracle, Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics or similar systems is a plus
• Basic knowledge of ticketing systems, SQL, VBA or PowerShell is useful

What we offer

• 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
• Opportunities to support real business projects and network with GE Vernova's SSA leadership and operations teams