Operations Intern - Process Improvement & Data Analytics

Jobtailor; Minnesota; On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is offering a hands-on internship in Minnesota to gain exposure across dairy plant operations, including milk receiving, cheese production, drying, packaging, and shipping. You will support process-improvement projects, analyze data, and collaborate with Operations leadership to learn diverse roles while presenting outcomes at internship end.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, strong communication, and meticulous attention to detail, with opportunities to grow in

Qualifications

• Pursuing an Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree in Dairy Science, Agricultural Science, Food Science, Operations Management, Engineering, or 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.

Responsibilities

• Gain exposure to multiple areas of plant operations (milk receiving, cheese production, drying, packaging, shipping).
• Support projects focused on improving processes, productivity, quality, safety, and efficiency.
• Collect and analyze data to measure effectiveness of improvements.
• Partner with Operations employees and leaders to learn various roles and responsibilities within the plant.
• Present project outcomes, recommendations, and key learnings at the end of the internship.

Skills

Data analysis

Process improvement

Quality assurance

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Education

Associate's/Bachelor's/Master's in Dairy Science or related field

Currently pursuing relevant degree

Tools

Data collection

Process optimization

Quality control

Operational efficiency

Project management

Job description

Jobtailor is offering a hands-on internship in Minnesota to gain exposure across dairy plant operations, including milk receiving, cheese production, drying, packaging, and shipping. You will support process-improvement projects, analyze data, and collaborate with Operations leadership to learn diverse roles while presenting outcomes at internship end.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, strong communication, and meticulous attention to detail, with opportunities to grow in