Are you a motivated individual eager to gain broad business experience and find your passion in the world of operations? At Reader Precision Solutions, we are committed to being the ultimate destination for precision machined components, and it all starts with a deep understanding of how our business operates.
Join us in a dynamic environment that fuels your passion for growth, collaboration, and operational excellence. Imagine a workplace where each day presents an opportunity to enhance the efficiency of core business functions. We thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented atmosphere, helping you move closer to your career goals while making a genuine impact.
Business Operations Internship Program at Reader Precision Solutions:
This internship is more than just observation – it’s about hands-on experience, exposure to different aspects of the business, and helping you discover where your true passion lies. Through a scheduled rotation across key departments such as Purchasing, Sales, Marketing, Human Resources, and more, you’ll gain a holistic understanding of how our business functions and how each department contributes to the overall success of the Company.
By the end of your internship, you will have followed the “life of a part” from initial conception through delivery, gaining insights into our processes and working with various levels of the organization. This in-depth experience will help you identify your strengths and interests in business operations.
What Can You Expect from the Business Operations Internship?
During your time with us, you’ll complete scheduled rotations across multiple integral departments responsible for ensuring the business is running efficiently. You’ll gain exposure to:
- Sales and Marketing: Learn how we build client relationships, manage orders, and promote our products and services to different markets.
- Purchasing: Understand how we source materials, manage vendor relationships, and control costs.
- Operations and Production: Understand how our products are made, from client design to delivery, and how we ensure quality every step of the way.
- Finance and Accounting: See how we manage financial planning, budgeting, and cost analysis to support business growth.
- Human Resources: Get a behind-the-scenes look at talent acquisition, employee engagement, and how we support our workforce.
Key Learning Opportunities:
- Cross-Departmental Exposure: You will gain firsthand experience in how departments like Sales, Marketing, HR, and Operations work together to support the overall business strategy.
- Process Improvement: Collaborate with teams to identify opportunities for streamlining operations and increasing efficiency.
- Project Involvement: Contribute to meaningful projects that will have a direct impact on business operations.
- Mentorship and Networking: Work closely with senior leaders and mentors, gaining valuable insights and professional development opportunities.
A Glimpse into the Business Operations Internship:
- Support the day-to-day functions of various departments, helping ensure smooth operations.
- Analyze workflows to identify areas for improvement and present solutions.
- Collaborate with team members to understand business goals and contribute to cross-functional projects.
- Develop communication skills by engaging with all levels of the organization, from entry-level staff to senior leadership.
- Assist in the creation of reports and presentations to provide valuable insights into operational performance.
- Contribute to strategic planning discussions, offering a fresh perspective on challenges and opportunities.
Benefits & Perks of Becoming a Reader Precision Solutions Intern:
- Work in a top-tier facility, recognized as a 2022, 2023 & 2024 Top Workplace by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, the 2023 WI Manufacturer of the Year & the 2022 WI Manufacturer of the Year for Investment in the Next Generation.
- Competitive wages & WEEKLY pay on Thursday’s
- Partial holiday pay
- Company zoo pass to Milwaukee County Zoo
- Learn from industry experts who champion your growth
- Network with leaders, nurturing connections beyond your role
- Immerse yourself in our energetic, learning-focused culture
- Employee recognition – “Pillar Among Peers” monthly award, WOW (Work of Winners) prize wheel
- Company events – summer picnic, team lunches, volunteer with ProjectPlus+ community giveback committee
- Enjoy a relaxed dress code in a welcoming environment
- Pursue external professional development opportunities for holistic growth
- Revel in meaningful work that resonates with clients and users
This internship is designed to help you understand how a business like Reader Precision Solutions operates at every level and guide you toward discovering your career path. Are you ready to take the next step in your professional journey? Apply now and let’s shape the future of business operations together!
Physical/Environmental Demands: The characteristics listed below are representative of the physical and environmental demands required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
- Ability to continuously lift 10 lbs, frequently lift up to 25 lbs, occasionally lift 50 lbs.
- Ability to bend, stretch, reach and stoop to pick up product.
- Prolonged periods of sitting and standing.
- Ability to move around the manufacturing facility to inspect processes and equipment.
- Manual dexterity and precision for handling tools and equipment.
- Exposure to machining and manufacturing environments, including noise, dust, solvents, and varying temperatures.
- Willingness to wear personal protective equipment as required.
- Typically, work is performed within a manufacturing environment where the noise level is moderate to high.
Reader Precision Solutions Four Pillars for Success: Innovation, Empowerment, Integrity & Respect
- Innovation – we apply creative solutions to exceed expectations internally and externally. We deliver creative solutions by pursuing continuous improvement, challenging the limits of conventional thinking to drive positive change and engaging our customers to achieve synergy.
- Empowerment – we equip our employees to succeed. We nurture success with setting realistic goals and standards; with accountability and regular performance feedback, providing training opportunities for growth and learning and offering employees a safe and modern work environment.
- Integrity – our reputation is everything. We preserve and enhance our reputation by, operating with the highest ethical standards, focusing on customer needs and contributing positively to our community and environment.
- Respect – we act with honor in all our interactions. In our interactions, we accept and value individual differences, work together with a positive attitude and promote open and honest communication in a team-based environment.
Reader Precision Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.