AI-Driven Production Scheduling Intern

Perry's Ice Cream

Village of Akron (NY)

On-site

USD 21,000 - 28,000

Full time

14 days+

Application generator

Don’t send a generic resume — generate a resume and cover letter tailored to this exact role.

Get past ATS filters

Job summary

Perry's Ice Cream is seeking a motivated intern to support digitization and modernization of manufacturing and supply chain planning. You will collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, and IT teams to map, analyze, and digitize critical processes, focusing on a digital production scheduling framework that underpins future optimization and AI-assisted scheduling capabilities.

This internship offers hands-on project leadership from process mapping to implementation,

Qualifications

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Experience with Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
Interest in manufacturing, operations, automation, and process improvement.
Ability to work independently and manage projects.
Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

Document and analyze current production scheduling and planning processes.
Identify manual activities, inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and opportunities for automation.
Develop process maps and workflow documentation.
Create databases and dashboards to support production planning and capacity analysis.
Analyze production rates, changeover times, equipment constraints, inventory levels, and customer demand.
Support development of digital scheduling tools and decision-support systems.
Evaluate opportunities to apply optimization techniques and artificial intelligence to scheduling decisions.
Develop reporting tools and visual management systems using Excel, Power BI, SharePoint, or other business software.
Present findings and recommendations to Operations and Leadership teams.
Participate in cross-functional meetings including Operations, Supply Chain, Inventory, New Product Development, Safety, and Continuous Improvement.