2027 Summer Intern - Production

Danone; West Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Danone U.S. is seeking a Production Intern based in West Jordan, UT to support the Packaging department in a yogurt manufacturing facility.

You will supervise daily production, manage schedule changes, train operators, and maintain SOPs and standards to ensure GMP compliance. Key responsibilities include leading operators on the floor, driving improvements, performing time studies, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Junior, Senior, or recent graduate in Engineering or a related field.
• Previous work in food manufacturing preferred but not required.
• Strong teamwork and adaptability in a changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and development for operators through short interval management.
• Own assigned production area and drive improvements.
• Collaborate with managers and operators to enhance efficiency.
• Lead changeover and CIP process improvements.
• Conduct time studies and drive OE improvements on packaging lines.
• Develop root cause analyses to realign performance.
• Create SOPs for new processes.

Skills

Teamwork

Time management

Public speaking

Independence

Communication

Math skills

Data interpretation

Organization

Education

Engineering degree or similar

Job description

Short Intro and About the Job

At Danone, Manufacturing the best products and supplying them to meet demand is a key driver for our plant teams. We are currently looking to hire a Production Intern based in West Jordan, UT!

The Production Intern will support the Packaging department in a yogurt manufacturing facility through supervision of daily production and processing activities including the production schedule changes, losses, new process implementation, operator training, and interdepartmental workflow communication. The Production Intern will work closely with operators to ensure compliance to all SOP’s, QAR’s, Plant Rules, and Standards.

Key Responsibilities

As a key member of our team, you will play an important role in driving our mission forward. The following responsibilities outline the core expectations and contributions for this position:

• Providing leadership, direction, and development for operators through short interval management by walking the production floor.
• Owning assigned area of the production floor – driving improvements and efficiencies in assigned area.
• Working with counterparts, manager, and operators to drive improvements.
• Changeover and CIP process improvement.
• Conducting time studies, and executing Operational Efficiency improvements for packaging lines.
• Leading a team of machine operators and mechanics.
• Developing root cause analysis using 5-Why, Fishbone diagram, etc. to re-align operational performance with goals and objectives.
• Leading and participating in continuous improvement efforts.
• Creating SOPs for new processes and procedures.

Physical Demands

• Standing, walking, bending and stooping (at waist level), kneeling, crouching, crawling, twisting (at waist level and at the neck).
• Tasting, smelling, seeing (including colors), speaking, and hearing, within a normal range to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports and results.
• Working up to 12-hour shifts in production areas with a usually moderate noise level.
• Occasionally climbing stairs, step ladders, or stools.
• Using fine motor skills to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, and controls.
• Occasionally lifting, from 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., and occasional team lifting or more than 50 lbs.

Work Environment

• Work will be performed in a manufacturing environment with usually moderate noise levels and will involve standing/walking on a concrete surface for the duration of your shift.
• Regularly working indoors, near moving mechanical parts and will be occasionally exposed to cold, wet, and/or humid conditions, as well as going outdoors (infrequently).
• Occasionally be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and may be exposed to loud noises in the plant.
• Occasionally work in high, precarious places and may be exposed to extreme cold, the risk of electrical shock, and vibration.
• Work schedules could include nights, weekends and/or holidays to provide the ability to support a 24/7 manufacturing environment as business needs dictate.

Engagement in our Integrated Work Systems

Ensure adherence to plant standards and procedures (including but not limited to GMP, AIB, FDA, IWS, Quality, Safety, Finance, ISO, HOPE, Danone Behaviors, Daily Direction Setting, Driving OE). As a fundamental piece of the organization, your responsibility is to participate and own the implementation and deployment of IWS system and its pillars (Leadership foundation, Daily Direction Setting, Driving OE; Autonomous Maintenance; planned Maintenance; Focused Improvement; Education and Training; Environmental, Health and Safety; Quality; Organization; Supply Network; Early Equipment Management) with the objective of owning your space, owning your performance (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Mobilization, Nature) and owning your continuous improvement.

Compensation & Benefits:

Base compensation for this position is $25.00/hr.

About You

The ideal candidate will bring a combination of education, experience, and skills that enable them to excel in this position. The following qualifications outline what we’re looking for, including both required and preferred criteria:

Education & Experience:

• You must be a Junior, Senior, or recent graduate of, any Engineering or similar degree program with an interest in the Food and Consumer Packaged Goods Industry.2026
• Previous work experience in food manufacturing is preferred but not required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to operate in a team environment and adapt in a changing work environment.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills with a proven ability to handle multiple projects with conflicting deadlines.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees at all levels, including janitorial, management, and executives.
• Ability to follow direction and work independently.
• Excelling written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong math, computer and logic skills.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Excellent organization skills.

About Us, We offer and What's next

Danone U.S. is part of Danone North America, a purpose-driven company and an industry leader in the food and beverage category. You’ll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world. Our strong portfolio of brands includes: Activia®, DanActive®, Danimals®, Dannon®, evian®, Follow Your Heart®, Happy Family® Organics, International Delight®, Light + Fit®, Nutricia ®, Oikos®, Silk®, So Delicious® Dairy Free, STōK® Cold Brew Coffee ®, Too Good & Co™, and YoCrunch®.With approximately 5,000 employees and 13 production locations across the U.S., Danone North America's mission is to bring health through food to as many people as possible.You’ll be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps™ in the world, working to make sure our company creates real value for people and the planet. Come join our movement for a healthier world: One Planet. One Health BY YOU.Danone North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial and/or local law. For our EEO policy statement and your EEO rights under law click here.#LI-DNPCalifornia Data Privacy Law