Summer Management Operations Internship

Job Description

Summer Management Operations Internship

Murphy-Hoffman Company (MHC-Kenworth) invites ambitious and driven individuals to join our Summer Management Operations Internship Program. As a multi-state network of Kenworth truck dealers, MHC provides a full range of truck services to over 50,000 customers. This intensive 12-week internship is designed as a hands-on deep dive into the operational heart of our business, serving as a direct pipeline into MHC’s Full-Time Management Trainee Program.

Program Overview & Key Responsibilities

Over the course of the summer, you will gain comprehensive, practical experience by rotating through each position within either our Parts or Service Department. This structured approach ensures a thorough understanding of departmental operations and allows you to make tangible contributions to the business. Under the close supervision of a manager, your responsibilities and learning opportunities will include:

• Executing business initiatives and gaining hands-on experience across all facets of dealership operations.
• Utilizing your education, training, and experience to perform assigned job functions, contributing directly to daily operations.
• Developing essential skills through a structured rotation within your assigned department, aiming for a comprehensive understanding of running the business.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact by conducting a summer-long process improvement project, identifying and implementing solutions to enhance efficiency or service.
• Direct exposure to the leadership and management principles required to operate a successful department within a billion-dollar industry.

What’s In It For You

MHC is committed to providing a valuable and rewarding internship experience. Here’s what you can expect:

• Competitive Starting Pay: $20 per hour.
• Invaluable Exposure: Gain direct, on-the-job insight into leading a business within a dynamic, billion-dollar industry.
• On-the-Job Training: Benefit from practical training and succession planning guidance tailored to support your personal career goals.
• Networking Opportunities: Build professional connections within a large, established company, opening doors for future career advancement.
• Pathway to Full-Time: This internship is designed as a direct pipeline into MHC’s Full-Time Management Trainee Program.

Qualifications

We are seeking motivated individuals who are eager to learn and contribute:

• Actively pursuing a graduate or undergraduate degree at an accredited college or university.
• Willingness to commit to working 40 hours per week for 10-12 weeks during the summer months.
• Leadership and sales skills are strongly preferred.
• Strong commitment to providing quality work and excellent customer service.
• Ability to accept and integrate constructive feedback for continuous improvement.

Benefits (Beyond the Internship)

MHC believes in investing in our talent for the long term. Beyond the competitive internship salary, employees benefit from:

• Internal Promotion Opportunities
• Ongoing On-the-Job Training

About MHC – Our Company & Culture

MHC is an expansion of Ozark Kenworth, Inc., which began in Springfield, Missouri, in January 1975 with just three employees. From its humble beginnings, MHC has grown into a multi-state network encompassing full-service diesel truck dealerships, leasing and rental operations, transport refrigeration locations, and a comprehensive finance company. We are dedicated to fostering an environment where employees can realize their full potential, grow both personally and professionally, and build a lasting career.

MHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled.