Operations Engineering Intern — On-site, Hands-On Training

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

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Networking with leadership

Professional development sessions

Intern networking events

Paid corporate holidays

Competitive hourly compensation

Job summary

The J.M. Smucker Company is offering an Operations Engineering Intern position for Summer 2027. You will work with plant technicians and salaried staff to collect data, learn manufacturing processes, and identify process-improvement opportunities.

This on-site internship includes managing projects, documenting results, and communicating findings. It also features a housing stipend and exposure to leadership across snacks, coffee, and pet food categories.

Qualifications

• Well-rounded skill set including the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to work in both office and plant environments and comply with 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

Problem solving

Data collection

Communication of results

Education

Engineering coursework (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Industrial)

Job description

The J.M. Smucker Company is offering an Operations Engineering Intern position for Summer 2027. You will work with plant technicians and salaried staff to collect data, learn manufacturing processes, and identify process-improvement opportunities.

This on-site internship includes managing projects, documenting results, and communicating findings. It also features a housing stipend and exposure to leadership across snacks, coffee, and pet food categories.