Operations Intern

Posted on 9/5/2025

Donaldson Company

Donaldson Company

No salary listed

River Falls, WI, USA

In Person

This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Donaldson is committed to solving the world’s most complex filtration challenges. Together, we make cool things. As an established technology and innovation leader, we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation that matters and a chance to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities.

The Donaldson internship program provides innovative students with meaningful, hands-on experience in a collaborative industry environment. Through real-world projects, mentorship, and development opportunities, we aim to support career growth and build a talent pipeline aligned with our values and goals.

This internship takes place at our Baldwin, Wisconsin manufacturing facility, during a 10-12-week period.

The Operations Intern will focus on a mixture of continuous improvement project work along with some administrative support, focusing primarily in the areas of Production Control and Environmental Health and Safety.

Role Responsibilities:

  • Drive continuous improvement efforts in production processes and layouts
  • Lead and support materials improvement initiatives across supply chain operations.
  • Implement and optimize process improvements to enhance efficiency and productivity
  • Explore and contribute to various aspects of the supply chain, identifying opportunities for innovation and efficiency
  • Manage and support key operations projects, related to supply chain enhancements

Minimum Qualification:

  • Currently enrolled undergraduate sophomore/2nd year or junior/3rd year in an accredited program pursuing a bachelor’s in: supply chain, engineering, business administration, logistics or related field
  • Experience with Microsoft Applications: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Desire for learning about the production industry in a manufacturing plant setting
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent organization skills
  • Familiarity with Lean manufacturing concepts
  • Min. 3.0 out of 4.0 GPA

Relocation: This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Immigration Sponsorship Not Available:

  • Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, J-1, F-1, CPT, OPT, etc.).
  • Donaldson will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
  • International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the U.S. will not be considered.

Keywords: operations, intern, internship, supply chain, logistics

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