Supply Chain & Operations Internship
Locations Available: Marinette, WI; Hattiesburg, MS; York, PA; Waynesboro, PA; Largo, FL; San Antonio, TX; Lubbock, TX
Build your best future with the Johnson Controls Team:
As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet. As a member of the Johnson Controls Future Leaders Internship Program, you will learn to use your valuable skill set, knowledge, and passion to excel in a dynamic and competitive global environment. Our Internship Program is a unique opportunity to put classroom theory into practice while bolstering your resume and professional network. By joining a program that is rooted in community, connection, and memorable experiences, you will have an opportunity to transform your future. We are proud to share that our Intern Program has been recognized by Yello x WayUp as one of the Top 100 Internship Programs in the United States for 2025.
Our Supply Chain & Operations Internship is a twelve-week summer development opportunity that prepares current college students for our Supply Chain & Operations Rotational (SCOR) Program upon college graduation. Interns gain hands-on experience with strategic roles in our manufacturing plants across the country, including, but not limited to, production supervision, manufacturing engineering, materials planning, procurement, logistics and distribution, quality, and Lean/Continuous Improvement.
What we offer:
- Comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to; 401k, Medical, Dental and Vision care – Available day one
- Unique opportunity to meaningfully contribute alongside experienced professionals early in your career
- Encouraging and collaborative team environment
What you will do:
Our Supply Chain & Operations Internship is a twelve-week summer development opportunity that prepares current college students for our Supply Chain & Operations Rotational (SCOR) Program upon college graduation. Interns gain hands-on experience with strategic roles in our manufacturing plants across the country, including, but not limited to, production supervision, materials planning, procurement, logistics and distribution, quality, and Lean/Continuous Improvement. Interns will get to experience all aspects of JCI, hone their skills in new and existing technologies, build their business acumen by engaging in our learning model, and connect with top leaders of the company. Available plants for Summer 2026 (interns will submit preference, location not guaranteed): Marinette, WI; Hattiesburg, MS; York, PA; Waynesboro, PA; Largo, FL; San Antonio, TX; Lubbock, TX
How you will do it:
- Excel in Production Scheduling, Materials Requirement Planning, and Supplier Coordination while providing valuable support
- Participate in lean manufacturing initiatives and projects
- Oversee daily production support, ensuring smooth operations through capacity management, scheduling analysis, and optimizing cycle times
- Assist in supplier selection and evaluation
- Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Maintain reports to ensure availability of materials to the manufacturing floor enabling operational efficiency.
- Implement inventory control measures to minimize waste
- Learn the JCMS (Johnson Controls Manufacturing System) maturity model and support plants to meet current levels, as well as achieving the next
What we look for:
- Relevant internship, extracurricular, or project experience
- Pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or similar.
- Currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited U.S. college or university, with a scheduled graduation date between December 2026 and June 2029.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel
- Strong interpersonal skills and decision-making abilities
- Robust communication skills, both written and verbal
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident as we're unable to sponsor for these roles
Check out a Day in the Life of a Plant Operations Role
HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $21.00 - $24.00 (Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at About us - Johnson Controls Careers
Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.
Skills Required
- Currently enrolled full-time student at an accredited U.S. college or university with graduation between December 2026 and June 2029.
- Pursuing Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or similar.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel.
- Relevant internship, extracurricular, or project experience.
- Strong interpersonal skills and decision-making abilities.
- Robust written and verbal communication skills.
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident (employer is unable to sponsor visas).
Johnson Controls Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Johnson Controls and has not been reviewed or approved by Johnson Controls.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of the package through employer 401(k) matching, repeatedly framed as a strong pillar of the overall rewards mix. The matching contribution is described with specific match levels in multiple places, reinforcing perceived value for long-term saving.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is presented as comparatively robust, with multiple paid holiday categories, vacation time, and sick time described as generous or “amazing” in places. Paid time off breadth appears to be a consistent contributor to total rewards attractiveness beyond base pay.
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Flexible Benefits — Benefits are described as broad and customizable, spanning standard medical/dental/vision plus optional add-ons like pet insurance, identity protection, and legal support. Tuition reimbursement is repeatedly highlighted as a high-value option supporting professional development.
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What We Do
At Johnson Controls, we transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play. From optimizing building performance to improving safety and enhancing comfort, we drive the outcomes that matter most. Dedicated to protecting the environment, we deliver our promise in industries such as healthcare, education, data centers and manufacturing. With a global team of 100,000 experts in more than 150 countries and over 130 years of innovation, we are the power behind our customers’ mission. Our leading portfolio of building technology and solutions includes some of the most trusted names in the industry, such as Tyco®, York®, Metasys®, Ruskin®, Titus®, Frick®, Penn®, Sabroe®, Simplex®, Ansul® and Grinnell®.
