Administration & Operations Internship

Dot Foods, Inc.; Ingersoll; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Dot Foods, Inc. in Ingersoll, Ontario, offers a Summer 2027 internship in Administration within the Supply Chain domain to learn workflows, processes, and how they connect across the business. You will train, shadow, and lead small projects, participate in a team effort, and present findings and recommendations at the program's conclusion.

Lean thinking will be applied to reduce waste and improve methods. Applicants must be a full-time student with a 3.0 GPA, proficient in MS Office, and capable

Qualifications

• Full-time student in good standing actively pursuing a degree at a local, accredited college/university.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.

Responsibilities

• Training and job-shadowing to understand workflows and business needs across the company.
• Leadership/ownership of assigned project(s).
• Participation in a team project with other interns.
• Problem definition, research, data collection, analysis to determine best processes.
• Review, update, and track a variety of reports.
• Present project information at the culmination of the internship to communicate findings and recommendations.
• Applies lean thinking and tools to identify and eliminate waste.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in progress in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Location: Ingersoll, Ontario

Department: Administration

Reports To: Human Resources Manager

Pay Range: $19 - $22

Train, learn, and work in a Supply Chain Management related department to gain understanding of workflows, processes, and how they interact with other parts of the business. Complete a minimum of one assigned project for review and possible implementation in addition to gaining valuable professional work experience, knowledge, and skills.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Training and job-shadowing to understand workflows and business needs across the company
• Leadership/ownership of assigned project(s)
• Participation in a team project with other interns
• Problem definition, research, data collection, analysis to determine best processes and methods for problem-solving
• Review, update, and track a variety of reports
• Present project information at the culmination of the internship to communicate research, findings, analysis and any recommendations
• Applies lean thinking and tools to identify and eliminate waste in all areas of the position.

WORK STATEMENT

• Dot Foods is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status.

YOU MUST HAVE

• Full-time student in good standing actively pursuing a degree at a local, accredited college/university
• Minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE

• Degree work towards a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Business Management, or related field
• Effective, professional verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Leadership experience

ROLE SPECIFICS

• Ability to work a minimum of 350 hours during internship tenure (Summer 2027)
• Attend business, Dot specific, and personal development intern training events
• Potential for minimal overnight travel; ability to travel without restriction by all modes of transportation

WHO WE ARE

Dot Foods makes products more accessible and affordable to the food industry. We streamline the supply chain and build valuable partnerships with distributors, suppliers, and operators. Our company was created on a foundation of respect and dependability. People who are open to input, ask questions, embrace diversity, and seek innovative solutions thrive here.

WHAT DOT CAN OFFER YOU

As a family-owned and -operated company since 1960, Dot Foods has created a strong family culture. We make everyone feel included and respected. In addition to an inclusive working environment, we will provide you with:

• Future career opportunities
• Impactful experiential learning
• Great working relationships

Safety:

This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co-workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations, exercise and promotes safe behaviors and show unyielding support of programs, rules and policies regarding safety.

EOE/AA Employer:

Dot believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. Dot will not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status or other basic classes protected by applicable federal or state law provided they are qualified for employment or for existing positions.