Operations Engineering Intern, Spring 2027 - Lexington, KY

smucker; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Paid corporate holidays

Job summary

The J.M. Smucker Company invites ambitious engineering students to join our Operations Engineering Intern program in Lexington, KY. You will partner with plant technicians and salaried staff to learn processes, collect data, and identify opportunities for improvement across projects.

You will coordinate contractor activities, prepare standard reports, and manage projects from scoping to verification while applying safety procedures. Housing stipends and competitive pay support your growth.

Qualifications

• Rising junior or senior with engineering education preferred.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions.
• Must work in both office and plant environments and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with plant technicians and hourly staff to identify process improvements.
• Coordinate activities of contractors, hourly technicians, and other resources.
• Prepare standard reports and documentation to communicate results.

Skills

Data collection

Problem solving

Office/Plant work

Safety procedures

Education

Engineering major (Mech/Elect/Chem/Industrial)

Job description

Your Opportunity as an Operations Engineering Intern

As an intern with in O perations , you will work with operating technicians and salaried employees to collect data and learn the manufacturing process to create process improvement opportunities, complete and manage projects, and effectively document and communicate results .

Location: Lexington, KY

Work Arrangements: On-site , 100% in - person expectation

In this role you will:

• Work closely with manufacturing technicians on the plant floor to develop process improvement areas and understand manufacturing processes
• C oordinate activities of contractors, hourly technicians , and other resources
• P repare standard reports and documentation to communicate results
• M anage projects holistically fro m scope development, capital appropriation, implementation, commissioning, and verification
• Collect, analyze, and utilize data to execute improvements while i nterfacing with salaried employees and technicians to deliver effective initia tives

What we are looking for?

Minimum Requirements:

• A rising junior or senior standing in school with r equisite educational experience in engineering - Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Industria l 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
• A passion to help in our Inclusion, Diversity & Equity journey - working toward a thriving community where everyone feels mutual respect, a sense of belonging and can express their whole s elves

Why Choose the J.M. Smucker Company's Internship Program?

• Learn: Unlock your potential in a collaborative and supportive environment where you are treated like a true peer and challenged to be your best.
• Grow: Benefit from hands-on training with a dedicated mentor and connect with peers and leaders throughout the company.
• Lead: Contribute to high-profile projects that support our Company's growing categories like snacks, coffee and pet food.

Additional Perks:

• Unique opportunities to network and interact with company leadership
• Customized professional development sessions
• Networking events and social outings with fellow interns
• A competitive compensation package, including paid corporate holidays
• Compensation range: $22 - $27/hr
• Actual hourly rate is determined based upon the year of college that will be completed at the start of the internship*
• A housing stipend for interns relocating for the program

Experience an internship where you can learn, grow, and lead - all while being part of something special at Smucker.

The Right Place for You

We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs , and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.

Stay connected with us on LinkedIn

The Right Place for You

We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs , and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.

Stay connected with us on LinkedIn

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.