Manufacturing Operations Analytics Intern - Summer 2026

Russell Stover Chocolates, LLC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chocolate manufacturer in Kansas City is looking for a Manufacturing Operations Analytics Intern to gain hands-on experience in data analytics. You will evaluate dashboards, work with SAP Analytics Cloud, and document processes while collaborating with teams across Operations, Finance, and IT. This role offers impactful learning in a supportive environment, perfect for those who wish to grow their analytics skills during a summer internship.

Qualifications

• Experience working with data analytics tools is preferred.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate existing dashboards and data pipelines.
• Contribute to the creation of SAP Analytics Cloud dashboards.
• Document data definitions and process controls.

Skills

Data analysis

Collaboration

SAP Analytics Cloud

Job description

Overview

At Russell Stover, not only do we love chocolate, but we love our jobs! Every day we go to work exhibiting our values of excellence, innovation, entrepreneurship, responsibility, and collaboration. Working at Russell Stover you’ll be part of the leading manufacturer of boxed, seasonal, and sugar-free chocolates. For over 100 years, Russell Stover Chocolates, Whitman’s, and Pangburn’s have been crafted with the finest ingredients to bring happiness to generations. Today, we produce over 55 million pounds of chocolate annually, and our legacy brands can be found in 13 company-owned stores and over 9,000 wholesale accounts. Join our team and let’s continue making chocolate lovers happy!

Join us for an eleven‑week summer internship where you’ll gain hands‑on experience, contribute to meaningful projects, and learn from teams across one of America’s most iconic chocolate brands. At Russell Stover, you’ll build real‑world skills, grow your network, and make an impact in a supportive, collaborative environment.

A day in the life…

As a Manufacturing Operations Analytics Intern, you’ll immerse yourself in the data that drives our production environment. Your work will include evaluating existing dashboards and data pipelines to understand how information moves across the organization. You’ll contribute to the creation and enhancement of SAP Analytics Cloud dashboards, testing visual designs and ensuring the insights presented are accurate and meaningful. You’ll also document data definitions, logic, and process controls to support consistency and transparency. Collaboration will be a key part of your role as you partner with teams in Operations, Finance, and IT to gather requirements, share findings, and help transform business needs into dependable analytics solutions.

What you will be doing…