Manufacturing Continuous Improvement Intern

About the role

Sargento Foods is seeking talented individuals to work in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Wisconsin, producing a national brand leading product. This role offers an opportunity to expand skills and experiences in learning how to lead teams, promote safety, identify efficiencies, increase productivity, and problem solve in a manufacturing environment. You will be encouraged to make a meaningful difference in the community, in the company, and in your career.

What You Do

• Learn to influence individuals and teams in a safe and efficient manner within the manufacturing environment
• Support the execution of DMAIC methodology on continuous improvement projects within a food manufacturing environment
• Collaborate with Operations to identify performance gaps through data analysis and apply continuous improvement tools to develop and implement solutions that drive progress toward defined goals
• Apply good leadership techniques to achieve or exceed the expected level of Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery and People related metrics
• Help with ideas to improve current processes
• Attend meetings with Supervisors and Managers to gain understanding of current projects/focuses
• Participate in problem solving to overcome production related problems, materials shortages, equipment malfunctions and unavoidable delays where possible to reduce their impact on operations

Your Education and Qualifications

• Pursuing an associate's or bachelor's degree in business, operations, supply chain, engineering, organizational leadership or other related field, having completed sophomore year prior to the start of internship
• Proficiency in MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
• Passion for learning and growing in the manufacturing industry
• Solid understanding of the fundamentals of manufacturing
• Ability to multi-task and take initiative
• Strength with strategic and analytical thinking
• Valid driver's license, vehicle insurance, and vehicle required. There is no mass/public transit system to/from corporate housing location to company locations

Skills You Will Develop

• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Collaboration
• Cross-Functional
• Professionalism
• Leadership
• Technology
• Time Management

Benefits

• Lead and own real and relevant projects aligned with business objectives
• Gain valuable skills and experiences to be prepared for entry level opportunities
• Mentorship and career development to learn and grow personally and professionally
• Volunteer in community service activities
• Social professional networking experiences
• Flexible work week onsite Mondays through Thursdays and optional remote Fridays; plus, half day Fridays
• Nationally competitive compensation
• Paid relocation and housing
• 5 unpaid days off for interns and 10 unpaid days off for co-ops
• 401(k) employer contribution top 1% in the nation
• Discounts at the company cheese store and local attractions/events