Operations Planning Internship

About the role

KLN Family Brands is a 3rd‑generation family‑owned business founded in 1964, headquartered in Perham, MN. The company manufactures a diverse range of high‑quality human and pet food products and prides itself on a people‑first culture, trust‑based relationships, and genuine storytelling about its people, product quality, tradition, innovation, and community impact. As an Operations Planning Intern for summer 2027, you will work closely with the Operations Planning Manager and the broader operations team to support the growth of fast‑moving confectionery brands.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and evaluate current routing processes
• Review and assess current scheduling sequences for efficiency and effectiveness
• Analyze historical and current customer minimum requirements
• Collaborate closely with the sampling team to identify trends, gain operational insight, and improve processes
• Automate sample requests and shipping
• Evaluate and refine customer minimum requirements
• Optimize routing strategies to improve overall utility, efficiency, and resource utilization

Requirements

• At least a Junior in college pursuing a degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field
• Ability to dedicate 10‑12 weeks to the internship program for the summer of 2027
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to work in a team atmosphere and be a great co‑worker
• Ability to work on‑site at the Perham, MN facility for the summer

Skills

• Innovation and creativity
• Goal setting and KPI measurement
• Analytical and critical thinking
• Problem solving
• Oral and written communication
• Teamwork and leadership

Pay

The starting hourly rate of pay is $17.94, which will be a percentage of industry standards based on typical full‑time starting salaries and will depend on your year in school and timeline to graduation. Exceptional performance may lead to full‑time employment upon graduation.

Schedule

10‑12 week internship for the summer of 2027, on‑site at the Perham, MN facility.