Operations Management Intern — Hands-on Manufacturing

KLN Family Brands; Perham (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site internship

Job summary

KLN Family Brands is seeking College Juniors and Seniors for an Operations Management Intern position for Summer 2027 at our Perham, MN facility. You’ll work with the Production Manager and the operations team to gain hands-on experience in the production area from start to finish.

The program runs 10–12 weeks with a starting hourly rate of 17.94 USD. Interns who perform well may receive full-time opportunities after graduation, and you’ll learn about bottlenecks, OEE, workflow, KPI measurement,

Qualifications

• Junior in college pursuing a degree in Operations Management, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Available for 10–12 weeks in Summer 2027.
• On-site internship at Perham, MN facility.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience in the production area to understand the process from start to finish.
• Support 2027 strategic initiatives through projects that could include: identifying bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement.
• Analyzing production lines to identify bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement.
• Proposing workflow layouts that improve efficiency and reduce cycle time.
• Evaluating Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) to identify opportunities for equipment and process improvements.

Education

Operations/Manufacturing degree (pursuing)

Job description

KLN Family Brands is seeking College Juniors and Seniors for an Operations Management Intern position for Summer 2027 at our Perham, MN facility. You’ll work with the Production Manager and the operations team to gain hands-on experience in the production area from start to finish.

The program runs 10–12 weeks with a starting hourly rate of 17.94 USD. Interns who perform well may receive full-time opportunities after graduation, and you’ll learn about bottlenecks, OEE, workflow, KPI measurement,