Publix Super Markets - Lakeland, FL

posted 11 days ago

- Intern
Lakeland, FL
Food and Beverage Retailers

About the position

At Publix, we are committed to making a difference and it's our pleasure to continuously develop our most valuable resource- our associates. The Publix Summer Internship Program prepares a cohort of young professionals for a smorgasbord of opportunity in the workplace through relationship building, development of self-confidence, and insight into industry knowledge. Since the inception of the program in 2007, Publix empowers interns to share, lead, and implement their creative ideas, projects, and unique contributions towards our organization and the communities we serve. Over the course of 10 weeks, interns are immersed in consequential department projects which allow them to apply academic concepts learned in the classroom to a real-world, corporate setting. The intern cohort participates in several exclusive events including meeting with Publix executives, volunteering in a local community service event, touring manufacturing and distribution facilities, and giving an end-of-summer presentation to Publix leaders. This summer, the program will occur from May 19 through July 25 at our company facilities in Lakeland, Florida. Interns are offered competitive pay and are generally expected to work onsite 40 hours per week, although this varies by department. Additionally, we partner with Florida Southern College to provide free housing for our out-of-town interns. Come join an organization consistently ranked as a great place to work and make valuable contributions through an inimitable experience helping you grow professionally and personally. Add your story to the Publix legacy and apply today.

Responsibilities

  • Drive process improvements in Lakeland production facilities by applying a range of continuous improvement, mathematical, and quantitative industrial engineering techniques.
  • Eliminate waste and establish processes that incorporate best practices for safety, repeatability, and efficiency.
  • Apply lean manufacturing techniques to reduce costs and increase yields.
  • Investigate root cause of failures/defects and propose corrective actions.
  • Perform data collection and analysis to help the IE team develop and maintain production standards for run rates, scrap, ingredients, labor, etc.

Requirements

  • Must be an actively enrolled student not graduating prior to the start of the Summer Internship Program in May.
  • Must be pursuing a bachelor's or graduate degree in industrial engineering or a closely related engineering discipline (e.g. statistics, operations research) and be a current junior or above (rising senior or above as of the program start in Summer 2025) or a graduate student.
  • Completed introductory work measurement and statistics courses.
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet production demands.
  • Ability to plan, organize and follow through on assignments, seeking guidance when needed.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills; must be able to communicate effectively with production associates, managers, and executives.
  • Ability to utilize business management skills that include leadership, decision making, systems analysis, and creative thinking.
  • High level of maturity, discretion, tact, and judgement.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Valid driver's license and reliable form of transportation.

Nice-to-haves

  • Current or prior Publix work experience.
  • Basic Microsoft Access experience.
  • Basic VBA programming experience.
  • Knowledgeable in Lean/Six Sigma methods.
  • Prior relevant internship work experience.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay.
  • Free housing for out-of-town interns.
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