Operations Process Intern

One-Cycle Control, Inc. (OCC) is a growing premium company in the power and energy space offering ground-breaking technology and products for the clean energy market. OCC designs and manufactures high-density, fast-response, and high-reliability PFC rectifiers, inverters, active power filters, and a dynamic VAR compensator. Our award-winning modular products serve as building blocks for renewables, energy storage, grid stabilization, micro-grid applications, and industrial applications. 

OCC is located in the vibrant coastal area of southern California with spring-like weather year-round, beautiful beaches and mountains, highly educated communities, diverse couture, and the best public school systems in the US. 

We are in the ramp-up phase, and our goal is to supply high-quality American power converter products at high volume and create jobs in California. 

Operations Process Intern

Location: [Insert Location]
Department: Operations / Manufacturing
 

Position Summary

The Operations Process Intern supports the development, documentation, and improvement of operational workflows, with a primary focus on creating structured process flowcharts. This includes both operational processes and project management workflows, helping improve clarity, coordination, and execution across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Process Mapping & Flowchart Development 

• Develop process flowcharts for key business operations, including: 
  • Purchasing/procurement 
  • Inventory management 
  • Production workflows 
• Translate real-world workflows into clear, standardized visual diagrams 
• Identify process steps, decision points, inputs/outputs, and responsible parties 
• Validate flowcharts with stakeholders and revise as needed 
• Maintain consistency in flowchart structure, symbols, and formatting 

Project Management Flowchart Development 

• Develop and document project management workflows, including: 
  • Project initiation and approval 
  • Planning and resource allocation  
  • Execution and tracking 
  • Review and closure 
• Create flowcharts that define: 
  • Roles and responsibilities 
  • Milestones and deliverables 
  • Decision and approval points 
• Support standardization of project execution processes across teams 

Documentation & Standardization

• Assist in creating and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) based on flowcharts 
• Ensure alignment between documented procedures and actual practices 
• Maintain a centralized and organized repository of process documentation 

Data Collection & Process Analysis

• Collect basic data on process performance (e.g., cycle time, delays, bottlenecks) 
• Support analysis to identify inefficiencies and risks 
• Assist in tracking key operational and project metrics 

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with operations, purchasing, engineering, and finance teams to understand workflows 
• Participate in meetings to gather requirements and validate processes 

Continuous Improvement Support

• Identify opportunities to simplify workflows and improve efficiency 
• Assist in implementing and documenting process improvements 
• Support alignment between operational and project workflows 

Learning Objectives

• Gain hands-on experience in process mapping and flowchart design 
• Understand both operational workflows and project management processes 
• Develop skills in cross-functional coordination and structured problem-solving 

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or related fields 
• Strong interest in operations and project management 
• Familiarity with flowcharting tools (Visio, Lucidchart, PowerPoint, etc.) is a plus 

Skills

• Ability to translate complex processes into clear flowcharts 
• Strong attention to detail and organization 
• Good communication and teamwork skills 
• Basic analytical and problem-solving ability 

Expected Deliverables

• Standardized flowcharts for key operational processes (e.g., purchasing, inventory) 
• Documented project management workflow flowcharts 
• Updated SOPs aligned with process maps 
• Identification of improvement opportunities across operations and projects

  •   US citizen and Permanent Resident