Operations Intern

Responsibilities As an intern you will learn to supervise and lead individuals in an operations department Assist with implementation of production plans and managing the completion of production plans Apply good leadership techniques to achieve or exceed the expected level of quality and production output Assist with ideas to improve current production or place new products and lines into production Sit in on meetings with Supervisors and Managers to gain understanding of current projects/focuses Anticipate and overcome production‑related problems, material shortages, equipment malfunctions and unavoidable delays where possible to reduce their impact on the operation Project management for special projects as assigned: Monitoring and leading of projects Submission of potential projects to management Status reports on projects Education and Experience Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas: Industrial Management OLS or Mechanical Engineering Technology Ag Business Food Process Engineering Food Manufacturing Operations Supply Chain Manufacturing / Logistics Ag System Management Or any related major Must be willing to work an off shift Supervisory experience and/or leadership background is preferred Must be willing to work in a Plant Manufacturing environment Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities During the internship period the intern will be exposed to many aspects of the business such as Production, Supervision, Packaging, Quality Assurance, Shipping and Warehousing, Logistics, Materials Management, Engineering, Research and Development, and Maintenance. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions To perform this job successfully, the physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle and feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear The employee may occasionally be required to crouch The employee may occasionally lift items as heavy as 25 pounds Specific vision abilities may include the employee’s ability to see near and far distances Job Competencies Ethics / Integrity / Trust Attitude and Commitment Diversity Customer Service Company Engagement Quality Cost Consciousness Teamwork Attention to Detail Oral / Written Communication Leadership Creativity and Innovation Other Responsibilities Responsible for monitoring, record keeping and taking appropriate actions for specific Food Safety Plan and Food Quality Plan and prerquisite program requirements Responsible to report food safety and quality issues to management Behaviors Leader – Inspires teammates to follow them Team Player – Works well as a member of a group Innovative – Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking Motivations Ability to Make an Impact – Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Red Gold, Inc.