Packaging Production Intern — Lead & Improve in Food Plant

Danone; West Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Danone U.S. seeks a Production Intern for our yogurt manufacturing plant in West Jordan, UT.

You will support the Packaging department by supervising daily production activities, managing schedule changes, and assisting with losses and new process implementations while training operators to follow SOPs and QARs. You will work closely with operators to ensure compliance with GMP, plant rules, and standards while contributing to continuous improvement and SOP development.

Qualifications

• Junior, Senior, or recent graduate of an Engineering or similar degree program with an interest in the Food and Consumer Packaged Goods Industry.
• Previous work experience in food manufacturing is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and development for operators through on-floor supervision and short interval management.
• Own assigned area of the production floor and drive improvements and efficiencies.
• Collaborate with managers and operators to implement improvements.
• Improve changeover and CIP processes.
• Conduct time studies and execute Operational Efficiency improvements for packaging lines.
• Lead a team of machine operators and mechanics.
• Develop root cause analysis (5-Why, Fishbone) to realign performance with goals.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement efforts.
• Create SOPs for new processes and procedures.

Skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Public speaking

Independence

Communication

Math & logic

Data interpretation

Organization

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Danone U.S. seeks a Production Intern for our yogurt manufacturing plant in West Jordan, UT.

You will support the Packaging department by supervising daily production activities, managing schedule changes, and assisting with losses and new process implementations while training operators to follow SOPs and QARs. You will work closely with operators to ensure compliance with GMP, plant rules, and standards while contributing to continuous improvement and SOP development.