Operations Logistics Intern

About Pioneer Athletics

Pioneer® Manufacturing Company, Inc. is the nation's leading developer and manufacturer of athletic field marking paint and striping equipment. Founded in 1905, and located in Cleveland, Ohio our line-up of high-quality paints, antimicrobial coatings, striping machines, field stencils and athletic maintenance equipment is utilized by over 22,000 professional, collegiate, high school and recreational organizations throughout North America, Europe and Asia.

Position Title: Operations Logistics Intern

Reports To: Logistics Manager/Operations Manager

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Position Summary:

The Operations Logistics Intern will support daily operational functions by assisting with transportation cost analysis, lane optimization, and time studies. This role is designed for individuals who enjoy working with data, observing workflow patterns, and contributing to efficiency improvements across the facility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Transportation Cost Support: Analyze freight invoices, identify cost discrepancies, and maintain updated cost tracking reports.

• Lane Optimization: Review shipment data, evaluate routing efficiency, and support carrier performance analysis.

• Operational Time Studies: Conduct time studies on warehouse and production tasks, document cycle times, and identify bottlenecks.

• Reporting & Documentation: Maintain organized datasets, prepare summary reports, and support the creation of SOPs tied to operational improvements.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Analytics, or a related field.

• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel (Pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP).

• Comfortable working both in office and on the operations floor.

• Detail-oriented with strong communication and organizational skills.

• Experience with visualization tools is a plus.

Intern Learning Outcomes:

• Understanding of transportation cost drivers and operational efficiency metrics.

• Exposure to lane optimization strategies and carrier performance evaluation.

• Hands-on experience conducting time studies and analyzing workflow data.

• Practical involvement in operational improvement initiatives.

Internship Benefits:

• Mentorship from operations leadership.

• Opportunity to work on real improvement projects.

• Development of analytical and operational problem-solving skills.

• Pay: $20 Per Hour