Production Management Intern

Production Management InternBee Sweet Citrus, Inc. is a grower, packer, and shipper of citrus and is a leader in today's agriculture industry. Bee Sweet Citrus Inc. is a family owned and operated company, providing over 10 different varieties to its consumers. Located in the heart of California's Central Valley, Bee Sweet Citrus, Inc. is focused on innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction.Job OverviewBee Sweet Citrus is seeking an optimistic, committed, and motivated student who is currently studying Agriculture Business (or other related degrees), to engage in the management of its fresh citrus production lines. This internship will require a minimum of 20 hours a week, in order to obtain the wide-ranging experience needed to succeed in this internship. Internships typically last three months, however, this internship may be extended based on your 90-day evaluation.We offer hands-on experience to ensure you receive the maximum of knowledge while shadowing an experienced production manager. During your first week at Bee Sweet Citrus, you will follow a rotating schedule where you will learn all of the company's departments and processes.Duties/ResponsibilitiesYou will be partnered with an experienced production manager to ensure we continue to produce high-quality fruit to our customersAssist with the management of several employees including packers, graders, machine operators, and forklift drivers.Assist the production manager on ensuring company's policies are being followedAssist management with the enforcement of our food safety and general safety programsOversee state-of-the-art machinery and equipment to ensure efficiency with the assistance of the production managerCommunicate with leadership to present new ideas and streamline processesAssist with providing day-to-day reporting to upper management and sales team to ensure production facility is running efficientlyIdentify and resolve problems timely and efficiently while providing guidance and training to the production teamRequired Skills/AbilitiesKnowledge of basic computer skillsKnowledge of quality control and other techniques to maximize the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.Understanding of quality standards and health and safety regulationsAbility to work effectively and efficiently independently and in a team settingThe ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understandThe ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrongPhysical RequirementsMust be able to think rationally and apply logic during high-stress situationsMust be able to adhere to process protocolMust be able to complete tasks in a noisy environmentExperienceEnrolled in an accredited university or collegeAG Business majors or related degreePay Offered/Benefits$17.90 per hourHealth wellness program that covers regular doctor visits, eye exams, etc. with only a minor copayScholarship Opportunities