Intern- Operations Management

I Workplace Furnishings, an industry leader in workplace furnishings, are in search of an Operations Mangement Intern to join our HNI Workplace Furnishings Operations team in Muscatine, IA! Each summer, 70-100 students from a variety of majors, join the HNI family for a summer focused on hands on learning, professional development and networking. As an engineering intern, you join a fast-paced team with a vision and passion for implementing solutions and exceeding our customers’ expectations.  While no day will be the same, you can expect to put the knowledge you have gained in the classroom to use each and every day in a variety of experiences.   From working on the development and implementation of production and processing methods to controls for quality standards, our engineering interns are challenged and charged with continually seeking better ways of conducting business . . .  continually asking . . . How can this be improved?  Each summer, engineering interns receive a project (or two!) for the summer and work directly with a mentor for technical and professional guidance.  Throughout the summer, professional development sessions are provided for interns including opportunities to learn from and network with senior leadership. Outside of work, interns from HNI enjoy professional and social networking opportunities throughout the Muscatine community.  This is a paid internship, and housing is provided if needed. What it takes: 

• Pursuing a four-year degree
• Attained high academic achievement in their education pursuits
• Strong leadership characteristics and be active in college activities
• Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment
• Be adaptable and flexible is critical
• Strong communication skills are required

We look forward to hearing from you!   We are not accepting any candidates that require company sponsorship to legally work in the United States. Why HNI Corporation? HNI Corporation (NYSE: HNI) is a manufacturer of workplace furnishings and building products, operating under two segments.  The workplace furnishings segment is a leading global designer and provider of commercial furnishings, going to market under multiple unique brands.  The residential building products segment is the nation’s leading manufacturer and marketer of hearth products, which include a full array of gas, electric, wood, and pellet-burning fireplaces, inserts, stoves, facings, and accessories.  As one of the larger employers in Iowa, HNI Corporation has been ranked by Industry Week magazine as one of the “Top 100 Best Managed Companies in the World”, by Fortune magazine as “The Most Admired Company” in the furniture industry; and named by Chief Executive Magazine as one of the world’s best companies for leadership development. We invite you to visit us at www.HNICorp.com for the best visual overview of our organization. EEO/Male/Female/Veteran/Disabled