Manufacturing Operations Internship (Summer 2027)

Foremost Farms; Lancaster (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Foremost Farms invites undergraduates to join a structured internship program at our Lancaster, WI facility. You will work on real projects—optimizing preventative maintenance, mapping production standard work, and supporting SCORE/Proaction implementations.

This is a chance to gain hands‑on experience alongside seasoned professionals in a collaborative setting. Ideal candidates are pursuing related fields, show strong communication and organizational skills, and can commit to early June through

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and other computer applications.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Must be available to work from early June 2027 through early to mid‑August 2027.
• Based near our Lancaster, WI plant, with willingness to travel to other Foremost plant locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Preventative Maintenance Optimization: conduct a deep dive into PM work orders at the Lancaster plant, enhancing PMs to provide clear, comprehensive standard work and identify opportunities to reduce downtime.
• Production Standard Work: observe assigned production roles and develop clear Standard Work by analyzing cycle times and their impact on takt time.
• SCORE/Proaction Implementation Support: assist SCORE/Proaction rollout by learning and supporting problem‑solving activities and SOP creation.

Skills

Communication skills

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Undergraduate student in related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

FOREMOST FARMS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM OVERVIEW:

At Foremost, our internship program has two primary goals: bringing fresh ideas and innovative thinking to our organization while providing students with meaningful, hands‑on experiences that support their professional and career development.

Our internships are designed around real business needs and meaningful projects that align with each intern’s academic background, skills, and career interests. Depending on the role and project, interns may work on‑site or in a hybrid environment. Interns have the opportunity to collaborate with experienced professionals, tackle real-world business challenges, and make a meaningful contribution to Foremost’s success.

We are committed to creating a supportive, engaging learning environment where interns are encouraged to ask questions, share ideas, and take ownership of their work. Throughout the summer, interns gain valuable professional experience, develop new skills, and build connections that can help prepare them for their future careers.

INTERNSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES & PROJECTS:

As a Foremost intern, you’ll have the opportunity to work on strategic, real‑world projects that may include:

• Preventative Maintenance Optimization: Conduct a deep dive into Preventive Maintenance (PM) work orders at our Lancaster plant, enhancing PMs to provide clear, comprehensive standard work, identify opportunities to reduce equipment downtime, and develop improvements that could be applied across the Foremost network.

• Production Standard Work: Observe assigned production roles and develop clear Standard Work by analyzing cycle times and their impact on Takt Time, identifying opportunities to adjust tasks and improve efficiency, and supporting improvements that can be replicated across Foremost plants.

• SCORE/Proaction Implementation Support: Support the SCORE/Proaction rollout at our Lancaster plant by learning and supporting the use of Proaction technology, participating in problem‑solving activities from 5 Whys to 8D, executing active supervisor tours (ASTs), and supporting standard operating procedure (SOP) creation, auditing, behavior safety observations, and other SCORE initiatives.

BENEFITS OF INTERNING AT FOREMOST:

• Competitive compensation

• Company‑provided housing, if needed

• Fun and engaging team building and networking events

• Hands‑on, real‑world learning experience

• Opportunity to collaborate with experienced professionals and industry leaders

• Opportunity to present your work and project outcomes to Foremost’s executive leadership team at the conclusion of your internship

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in a related field

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer applications

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail

• Must be available to work from early June 2027 through early to mid‑August 2027

• Based near our Lancaster, WI plant, with willingness to travel to other Foremost plant locations as needed

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Junior or Senior class standing

• Demonstrated interest in pursuing a career related to the internship