Supply Chain Intern (Summer 2025) - Centralia, MO

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Date: Oct 16, 2024

Location: Centralia, MO, US, 65240

Company: Hubbell Incorporated

Job Overview

The Hubbell Internship Program is a 10 to 12-week program providing students the opportunity to gain corporate experience, learn about all aspects of our business, and prepare students with the kind of experience needed to have a rewarding career at Hubbell.

The Supply Chain Systems Intern position offers a variety of opportunities including supporting the organization in the development and implementation of lean initiatives, 5S principles, and continuous improvement through various system or process-based projects.

Interns will typically support one or more experienced Supply Chain teams in performance of assignments, spend time shadowing actual operations, and have unique assignments that support larger projects as well as the day-to-day operations of the Supply Chain department. Interns may perform and/or participate in additional activities/events which will help them build a strong network within the Hubbell community.

The primary internship Project: Hubbell uses Material Groups, a numeric designator, in our ERP system to categorize our spending. The system needs to be evaluated and a new organizational method developed to support our business. This would start by evaluating the current state and interviewing the Sourcing Teams. Then develop a new numerical scheme that works in the current business environment and allows for expansion. As well as performing other duties as assigned to support day-to-day operations.

A Day In The Life

Every day at Hubbell is different and you’ll contribute in many ways. On any given day, you’ll make a difference by:

• Applying skills and knowledge learned in the classroom to on-the-job experiences. 

• Working on comprehensive, value-added projects.

• Working in teams and with colleagues in a professional environment.

• Developing technical skills specific to your major.

• Providing opportunities for professional development by building relationships and learning about other parts of the business.

• Providing a presentation to the local management team at the end of the program.

• Gaining knowledge of the industry as it pertains to the Hubbell business location. 

• Gaining experience in planning and organizational skills.

• Working on challenging robust projects that will provide practical experience.

• Assisting with process improvement.

• Managing multiple projects with overlapping tasks and working independently with minimal supervision.

• Providing support and assistance to co-workers as appropriate.

What will help you thrive in this role?

• Student must be enrolled in an accredited university working towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Operations (e.g. Business, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Engineering Management, or related degree)

  • Minimum GPA requirement of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

  • Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment

Competencies

Communicating and Influencing

Continuous Improvement

Emotional Intelligence

Initiative and Drive

Leveraging Learning and Feedback

Positive Approach and Stress Tolerance

Technology Agility

Hubbell Incorporated

Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.

The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.

We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.

Hubbell Unified Business Solutions

Hubbell Unified Business Services (HUBS) provides corporate shared services to support all businesses across the enterprise. Functional areas include Engineering, Sales, Operations, Marketing, Finance, Legal, IT, Human Resources, Payroll, Environmental Health & Safety, and Compliance. HUBS employees are located around the world.

Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.