Data Governance Intern
Data Governance Intern - Massillon, OH
**Seeking students who are local to Massillon, OH.
The Data Governance Intern will support the company’s efforts to improve data quality, consistency, and trust across critical business systems. This role works closely with teams in Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Quality, and IT to ensure that data used throughout the organization is accurate, well-defined, and aligned with data governance standards.
This internship is perfect for a student who enjoys organizing information, understanding how data flows through a business, and contributing to process improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Your Seat at the Table:
- Assist in developing and maintaining data governance documentation, including data dictionaries, standards, definitions, and process guides.
- Support data quality initiatives by monitoring key data fields, identifying issues, and helping investigate root causes of inconsistencies.
- Participate in data stewardship activities, working with functional teams to update, validate, and improve critical data assets.
- Help map data flows across systems (ERP, WMS, Quality, Finance) to support transparency and better decision-making.
- Contribute to data cleanup projects to improve system performance and reporting accuracy.
- Assist with data audits and compliance checks to ensure adherence to governance policies.
- Support the implementation and testing of data governance tools or workflow changes.
- Create presentations, dashboards, and summaries to communicate findings to business stakeholders.
What You Bring to the Table:
- Currently pursuing a degree in Data Analytics, Information Systems, Business, Supply Chain Management, Computer Science, or related field
- Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail
- Familiarity with data concepts such as data quality, data definitions, and data lifecycle management
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Power BI or other visualization tools is a plus
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities
- Interest in learning how data supports manufacturing, supply chain, and corporate operations