Plant Operations Intern – Summer 2027 | Real Projects

Simmons Prepared Foods Inc; Southwest City (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Foods is offering a Summer 2027 Intern position in Plant Operations at Southwest City, MO. The role focuses on real-world projects, cross-functional collaboration, and personal growth within the plant environment.

Interns will work on a primary project, support day-to-day operational tasks, and participate in continuous improvement activities, with opportunities to present results to senior leaders at the end of the program.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of business and management principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
• Industry experience in manufacturing or poultry (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Support continuous improvement initiatives and drive waste reduction.
• Participate in team meetings and cross-functional collaboration.
• Assist in operational quality and compliance efforts under supervision.
• Contribute to project work and day-to-day facility activities.

Skills

Business knowledge

Microsoft Office

Leadership willingness

Industry experience (manufacturing/pou

Education

Degree in progress (Bachelor/Master/PhD)

Job description

Simmons Foods is offering a Summer 2027 Intern position in Plant Operations at Southwest City, MO. The role focuses on real-world projects, cross-functional collaboration, and personal growth within the plant environment.

Interns will work on a primary project, support day-to-day operational tasks, and participate in continuous improvement activities, with opportunities to present results to senior leaders at the end of the program.