Early Career Opportunities - Supply Chain & Operations

Sidney, OH, USA

Full time

JR117917

About Us

We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.

Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!

Copeland is seeking talented graduates interested in launching their careers in supply chain, operations, procurement, manufacturing, quality, and logistics.

By applying to this position, you will be considered for multiple entry-level opportunities across Copeland rather than a single role. Our recruiting team will evaluate your background, interests, and experience to identify potential matches based on available positions and business needs.

As an early career professional, you'll gain exposure to the teams responsible for planning, sourcing, manufacturing, improving, and delivering products that support customers around the world.

Opportunities may be available in areas such as:

Supply Chain Planning

Procurement & Strategic Sourcing

Operations Management

Manufacturing Operations

Supplier Quality

Logistics & Distribution

Materials Management

Continuous Improvement

Operational Excellence

Production Planning

Quality Systems

Business & Operations Analytics

What You'll Do

Analyze operational, supply chain, and business performance data

Support sourcing, planning, logistics, procurement, and manufacturing initiatives

Identify opportunities to improve quality, delivery, efficiency, and cost

Participate in continuous improvement and operational excellence projects

Collaborate with suppliers, manufacturing teams, and business partners

Develop recommendations and present findings to leadership and stakeholders

What You Bring

You are a collaborative problem-solver who enjoys working with people, processes, and data to improve business performance. You are curious, analytical, and motivated to make an impact early in your career.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in:

Supply Chain Management

Operations Management

Industrial Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Logistics

Business Analytics

Business Administration

Economics

Data Analytics

Or a related discipline

Graduation date between December 2026 and June 2027

Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future

Preferred Qualifications

Internship, co-op, project, research, or leadership experience

Experience with data analysis, process improvement, supply chain, manufacturing, procurement, or operations projects

Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Our Commitment to Our People

Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That’s why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial.

Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally.

Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) and more. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave.

Together, we have the opportunity – and the power – to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team!

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging

At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.

Work Authorization

Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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With $5B of global revenue, Copeland is a leading provider of compression products, electronics, software, and solutions across many applications within Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR), where macro and regulatory trends towards environmental sustainability, leads to changes in HVACR technology. Other products include other heating applications, food service and retail, transportation, and healthcare/life sciences. This new business also has a solution portfolio that manages, monitors, and controls refrigeration units in the commercial setting, as well as software solutions that measure and monitor temperature conditions of refrigerated goods in transit, where there is a greater emphasis on energy management/sustainability solutions globally.