Dairy Operations Intern: Hands-on Process Improvement & Leadership

Cagayan State University; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Leadership development

Industry networking

Job summary

Cagayan State University is offering an internship in dairy manufacturing operations. You’ll work with leadership and operations teams across cheese, whey, and packaging processes, collecting data and driving improvement projects that boost productivity and quality.

The role provides exposure to multiple plant areas, opportunities to lead initiatives, and networking with industry professionals. Relocation assistance may be available for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in a related field with a strong academic record.
• Demonstrates attention to detail and a commitment to quality work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and time-management skills.
• Interest in manufacturing, continuous improvement, and leadership development.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside Plant Leadership and Operations teams to support cheese and whey manufacturing processes.
• Gain exposure to milk receiving, cheese production, drying, packaging, and shipping.
• Support projects aimed at improving processes, productivity, quality, safety, and efficiency.
• Collect and analyze data to measure effectiveness of improvements.
• Partner with Operations employees to learn various roles and responsibilities.
• Present project outcomes, recommendations, and key learnings at internship end.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Organizational & analytical skills

Time management

Interest in manufacturing

Education

Associate's/Bachelor's/Master's degree in Dairy Science, Agricultural Science, Food Science, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Cagayan State University is offering an internship in dairy manufacturing operations. You’ll work with leadership and operations teams across cheese, whey, and packaging processes, collecting data and driving improvement projects that boost productivity and quality.

The role provides exposure to multiple plant areas, opportunities to lead initiatives, and networking with industry professionals. Relocation assistance may be available for eligible candidates.