Operations Intern

About the role

Join Jack Link's as an Operations Intern during the summer of 2027 in Minong, WI! As our operations intern, you will apply concepts learned in engineering classes to real world experience and develop an understanding of an engineer’s role in an industrial setting and the general operations of a manufacturing facility. You will also expand their technical skills, with industrial equipment knowledge, pertinent computer hardware and software, and machine integration.

Our goal is to place dynamic and driven students in our business to manage projects which support strategic goals, while learning about the real business world and gaining valuable hands-on experience.

The operations intern is responsible for assisting with the successful completion of projects throughout their experience. Projects can be related to process improvements, mechanical or electrical equipment reliability issues, problem solving of production problems, process control data collection, or project engineering.

This position will work closely with all areas of the company, primarily Plant Operations, Continuous Improvement, Continuous Skill Development, Quality, Engineering, and R&D. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected of this position. This position requires exercising independent judgement to perform the responsibilities herein. This position will be conducted in accordance with company policies and procedures. As the student gains increased knowledge and experience, he/she will become responsible for completing independent projects.

Operations responsibilities

• Project improvement where you will be working both independently and with other departments to identify and execute process and product improvement opportunities
• Work with department management to learn and improve the overall management process
• Maintain and communicate all data to department managers for problem identification, resolution, and loss reporting
• Collect and Provide analytics which includes productivity improvements, cost analysis, and capacity utilization

• Assist with process documentation
• Assist team with optimizing assembly flow
• Collection and reporting of metrics and trends routinely to the plant

• Assist with engineering opportunities to improve or reduce costs and enhance product consistency / quality
• Follow Lean Manufacturing Processes; team building, consistency in high quality, preventative maintenance, good workplace conditions, productive work, etc.

Measurable output

You will develop a final presentation on your experience highlighting project work, accomplishments, and insight on Jack Link’s as a company.

Minimum Requirements

Completed at least one year of a Bachelor's program and working towards Bachelor of Science degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management or Engineering related discipline. Depending on major should be familiar with Lean, Six Sigma, Automation design, Linear Programing, RfS, and Management tools.

• Strong statistical skills
• Strong computer skills Excel, Mini Tab and AutoCAD
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Comfortable in a fast paced, changing environment.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with various manufacturing and corporate functional groups
• Must be flexible and able to work well in a team environment.
• Strong project planning skills
• Excellent analytical skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Junior or Senior Status in degree program.
• Understand CAD drawings for packaging materials and machine tooling.
• Experience with flexible film.

Additional Information

The hiring range for this role is $23 to $25 per hour for a Bachelor's degree candidate and $30 per hour for a Master's degree candidate. Actual wages will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, and candidate skill set and experience.

Link Snacks Core Values

Company values: Be Real, Speed Matters, Stewardship, Relationship Driven, Self-Discipline, and Show Awesome Character.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job the Team Member is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.
• The Team Member is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms.
• The Team Member must occasionally lift and/or more up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• The work environment is a plant/office setting with varying degrees of temperatures and noise levels.
• Exposure to manufacturing equipment movement and wet/slippery floors.
• However, the vast amount of work is conducted in a climate-controlled office.
• Travel may be required.