Operations Intern

Centro Escolar University; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Leadership experience

Job summary

Agropur offers an internship opportunity in its US dairy operations where you will work closely with Plant Leadership and Operations teams to support cheese and whey manufacturing processes. You will gain exposure to milk receiving, cheese production, drying, packaging, and shipping, while contributing to process improvements.

The program targets students pursuing Associate's to Master's degrees in Dairy Science, Agricultural Science, Food Science, Operations Management, Engineering, or related

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality work.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and time-management abilities.
• Interest in manufacturing, continuous improvement, and leadership development.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside Plant Leadership and Operations teams to support cheese and whey manufacturing processes.
• Gain exposure to multiple areas of plant operations, including milk receiving, cheese production, drying, packaging, and shipping.
• Support projects focused on improving processes, productivity, quality, safety, and operational efficiency.
• Collect and analyze data to measure the effectiveness of implemented improvements.
• Partner with Operations employees and leaders to learn various roles and responsibilities throughout the plant.
• Present project outcomes, recommendations, and key learnings at the conclusion of the internship.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Interest in manufacturing

Education

Dairy Science or related field degree

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Work alongside Plant Leadership and Operations teams to support cheese and whey manufacturing processes.
• Gain exposure to multiple areas of plant operations, including milk receiving, cheese production, drying, packaging, and shipping.
• Support projects focused on improving processes, productivity, quality, safety, and operational efficiency.
• Collect and analyze data to measure the effectiveness of implemented improvements.
• Partner with Operations employees and leaders to learn various roles and responsibilities throughout the plant.
• Present project outcomes, recommendations, and key learnings at the conclusion of the internship.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Currently pursuing an Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree in Dairy Science, Agricultural Science, Food Science, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality work.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and time-management abilities.
• Interest in manufacturing, continuous improvement, and leadership development.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Relocation assistance where applicable.
• Opportunity to lead and contribute to meaningful, business-impacting projects.
• Real-world manufacturing and leadership experience.
• Build relationships with plant leaders and industry professionals.
• Expand professional network across a leading dairy cooperative.
• Explore future career opportunities within Agropur.