SkillBridge Intern: Operations Specialist in Daphne, Alabama at Swift Supply

Position Title: SKillBridge Intern: Operations Specialist

Reports to: Vice President of Operations

Department: Operations

A successful candidate will be a motivated and adaptable leader who can effectively collaborate across multiple business functions. They will demonstrate strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills while contributing to operational efficiency, safety, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate is comfortable learning new processes, working with diverse teams, and applying leadership experience to solve business challenges in a dynamic environment.

Purpose of Position: This SkillBridge opportunity offers transitioning service members exposure to business operations, leadership practices, and organizational processes. Participants will gain experience across multiple functional areas while developing the skills needed to support operational efficiency, compliance, and continuous improvement in a corporate environment.

Essential Functions: (must be able to perform these functions, with or without reasonable accommodation)

•Business Operations Oversight: Understand and manage workflows across sales, yard, fleet, and facility operations.

•Fleet & Safety Management: Implement and monitor safety protocols, DOT compliance, and driver performance standards.

•Process Improvement: Review, document, and standardize operational processes to enhance efficiency and reduce risk.

•Purchasing & Inventory Control: Manage procurement procedures, vendor relationships, and inventory accuracy through preparation and execution.

•Payroll & Reporting: Ensure accurate payroll processing and compliance with labor regulations, while maintaining clear reporting standards.

•Facility Maintenance: Oversee maintenance schedules, safety measures, and facility upkeep.

•Leadership & Communication: Collaborate with managers, subject matter experts, and executive leadership to align operations with company goals.

• Analyze operational workflows and identify opportunities for process improvement and risk reduction.

• Participate in meetings, training activities, and mentorship opportunities to develop business and leadership knowledge.

• Maintain professional communication and working relationships with employees, vendors, and leadership teams.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: (with or without reasonable accommodation).

• Knowledge of business operations, logistics, fleet management, inventory control, and administrative processes.

• Understanding of workplace safety standards, regulatory compliance requirements, and risk management principles.

• Ability to analyze operational processes and identify opportunities for improvement and increased efficiency.

• Strong leadership, organizational, and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact professionally with employees, vendors, customers, and leadership.

• Ability to collaborate across departments and work effectively with diverse teams.

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities with attention to detail.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Ability to collect, organize, and interpret data for reporting and operational decision-making.

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and learn new systems, processes, and business practices.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Degree (GED) required
• Must be active-duty military in good standing with the DoW and within the last 180 days of service contract. Must receive commanding officer approval to participate
• Must meet all requirements of the SkillBridge program
• Minimum two (2) years in a leadership role is preferred

Physical Demands

· Strength (lift, carry, push, and pull), maximum lift – 100 lbs.; frequently lift/carry – up to 50 lbs.

· Ability to sit or stand for up to four hours at a time

· Reach overhead to grasp objects

· Manual dexterity

· Must be able to use hands, wrists, and fingers repetitively

· Must have exceptional eye-hand coordination

· Must regularly be able to reach overhead

· Must regularly be able to sit, squat, bend, twist, and stand

· Must be able to walk around regularly using steps occasionally

Working Conditions

· Work inside in controlled temperature

· Work with small store equipment

· Occasionally works in warehouse environment in temperatures ranging from extreme heat to extreme cold.

Participants will continue to receive military pay and benefits through the Department of Defense while participating in the SkillBridge program. No additional compensation is provided by Swift Supply.

Swift Supply is a drug-free workplace. Applicants must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Swift Supply, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status or other legally protected status under federal, state, or local law.

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are only intended to describe the general nature of the job.

The physical demands listed above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.