Operations Planning Intern — Summer 2027 (Confectionery)

KLN Family Brands; Perham (MN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

KLN Family Brands/Kenny’s Candy & Confections is seeking an Operations Planning Intern for Summer 2027 at our Perham, MN facility. Open to college juniors and seniors pursuing operations-related degrees, the role offers hands-on experience in routing, scheduling, and process improvement within a growing confectionery environment.

You’ll work with the Operations Planning Manager and our team on-site for 10–12 weeks, with pay at $17.94 per hour.

Qualifications

• Junior in college pursuing a degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Available for a 10–12 week summer internship in Perham, MN.
• On-site work at KLN Family Brands facility.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and evaluate routing processes and scheduling sequences for efficiency.
• Collaborate with teams to identify trends and improve operations.
• Support unique projects to automate sample requests and optimize routing.
• Learn KPI measurement, problem solving, and teamwork in a confectionery setting.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Oral and written communication

Teamwork and leadership

Education

Junior college student pursuing Operations Management / Supply Chain / Logistics / Project Management / Business Administration

Job description

KLN Family Brands/Kenny’s Candy & Confections is seeking an Operations Planning Intern for Summer 2027 at our Perham, MN facility. Open to college juniors and seniors pursuing operations-related degrees, the role offers hands-on experience in routing, scheduling, and process improvement within a growing confectionery environment.

You’ll work with the Operations Planning Manager and our team on-site for 10–12 weeks, with pay at $17.94 per hour.