Operations Intern

Rembrandt Foods; Iowa; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Rembrandt Foods is seeking an Operations Management Trainee for our Rembrandt, Iowa facility. You will rotate through Operations, Engineering, Safety, HR, Accounting, and Sales, with the goal of becoming a shift supervisor within 6–12 months. The role supports a 24/7 operation and may require varied hours and weekends.

The program emphasizes hands-on learning across plant functions and KPIs, preparing you to lead with a people-first approach in a fast-paced egg processing environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering, agricultural science, poultry science, food science or related field.
• Right to work in the U.S. that is not solely based on a student visa or sponsorship.
• Willing to provide own transportation.
• Willing to work all shifts and weekends.
• Ability to work with a diverse set of employees and backgrounds.
• Must possess a high degree of resourcefulness and be able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Shadow supervisors and employees to learn all areas of the facility.
• Lead projects as assigned and monitor progress.
• Collaborate across functions to meet targets.
• Establish measurable criteria and provide KPI reports to management.
• Identify training needs and assist in delivering training.

Skills

Leadership potential

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/agriculture/food science

Job description

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!
We’re committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Job Summary:

At Rembrandt Foods you will work in a fast-paced egg processing environment. As a key member of the operations management team the Operations Management Trainee will gain exposure to all facets of egg processing: Operations, Engineering/Maintenance, Accounting, Safety, Human Resources, Accounting and Sales. The intent of this position is to train to you to become a shift supervisor within 6-12 months. Operations Management trainees may work varying hours and shifts as we are a 24/7 operation. This position is located in Rembrandt, Iowa.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Shadows supervisors and employees to learn all areas of the processing facility
• Leads projects as assigned
• Collaborates across functions
• Establishes measurable criteria to ensure desired results are obtained and provides management with updates via tracking reports reflective of Key Performance Indicators in line with set priorities and timing targets
• Identifies training needs for facilities and assists in the deployment of agreed to training techniques, content, and timing
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering, agricultural science, poultry science food science or other related fields
• Right to work in the U.S. that is not solely based on a student visa or sponsorship
• Must be willing to and provide their own transportation
• Must be willing to work on all shifts and on the weekends
• Ability to work with a diverse set of employees and backgrounds.
• Must possess a high degree of resourcefulness and be able to work independently

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous co-op, internship, or related experience in a manufacturing plant environment
• Overall GPA of 2.5 or higher
• Bilingual (Spanish)