Operations Engineering Intern — Hands-on Process Improvement

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

Benefits offered by this job

Networking with leadership

Professional development

Intern events

Competitive compensation

Paid holidays

Housing stipend

Job summary

The J.M. Smucker Company is offering an Operations Engineering Intern position to work with plant technicians to learn manufacturing processes and identify process-improvement opportunities. You will collect data, help manage projects, and document results on-site at multiple U.S.

locations, including McCalla, AL. This 100% in-person internship emphasizes hands-on problem solving, reporting, and collaboration with engineers and hourly staff.

Qualifications

• A rising sophomore, junior, or senior standing in school with requisite educational experience in engineering - Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Industrial engineering is preferred.
• A well-rounded skill set including the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Must be able to work in both an office and plant environment and comply with all 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

Job description

The J.M. Smucker Company is offering an Operations Engineering Intern position to work with plant technicians to learn manufacturing processes and identify process-improvement opportunities. You will collect data, help manage projects, and document results on-site at multiple U.S.

locations, including McCalla, AL. This 100% in-person internship emphasizes hands-on problem solving, reporting, and collaboration with engineers and hourly staff.