Operations Engineering Intern: Drive Plant Process Improvements

The J.M. Smucker Company; McCalla (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Paid holidays

Professional development

Networking events

Job summary

The J.M. Smucker Company invites you to join its Summer 2027 Operations Engineering Internship in Alabama.

You will partner with plant floor technicians and engineers to identify process improvements, manage projects from scope to verification, and document results for leadership. This on-site internship offers housing stipends, paid holidays, and hands-on development through mentoring, with opportunities to contribute to snacks, coffee, and pet food categories.

Qualifications

• Rising student in engineering degree programs.
• Ability to work both on office and plant floors.
• Commitment to safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with manufacturing technicians on the plant floor to develop process improvement areas and understand manufacturing processes.
• Coordinate activities of contractors, hourly technicians, and other resources.
• Prepare standard reports and documentation to communicate results.
• Manage projects holistically from scope development, capital appropriation, implementation, commissioning, and verification.
• Collect, analyze, and utilize data to execute improvements while interfacing with salaried employees and technicians to deliver effective initiatives.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Engineering knowledge

Education

Engineering coursework

Job description

The J.M. Smucker Company invites you to join its Summer 2027 Operations Engineering Internship in Alabama.

You will partner with plant floor technicians and engineers to identify process improvements, manage projects from scope to verification, and document results for leadership. This on-site internship offers housing stipends, paid holidays, and hands-on development through mentoring, with opportunities to contribute to snacks, coffee, and pet food categories.