Summer 2027 Mars Food Quality, Food, and Safety Internship – Greenville, Mississippi

Mars • Greenville, MS

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mars Food Quality, Food, and Safety Internship is a 10-week summer program based in Greenville, Mississippi. Interns gain experience working with cross-functional teams and addressing real business problems through projects focused on plant operations, efficiency, and value. The role includes exposure to data management, problem-solving, Microsoft applications, workflow and materials planning, line improvement, and waste reduction.

Mars provides professional and social engagement activities, networking opportunities with other interns and senior leaders, training and development beginning on Day 1, a formal mentor, access to Mars University, and ongoing coaching and mentorship. Candidates must arrange their own transportation to and from the Greenville work site for the duration of the internship.

Requirements

• Be majoring in Food Science, Biotechnology, Analytical Chemistry, or Microbiology.
• Be able to use Microsoft Word and PowerPoint for effective communications.
• Be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring current or future work authorization or visa sponsorship for employment.
• Complete drug and background screening successfully.
• Provide personal transportation to and from the Greenville, Mississippi work site for the duration of the internship.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI.
• Strong data management and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Work with cross-functional teams.
• Plan the flow of work or materials to maximize efficiency.
• Initiate line improvement and waste reduction initiatives.
• Conduct projects to increase plant efficiency.
• Optimize performance and drive value leadership.
• Use data management and problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

• Best-in-class training and development from Day 1.
• Formal mentor and access to Mars University.
• Ongoing coaching and mentorship.
• Professional and social engagement activities and networking opportunities with intern peers and senior leaders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed