Manufacturing Intern

Kerry Group • Sturtevant, WI

17h

About The Position

Kerry is offering an 11-week summer internship at one of its North American manufacturing facilities, running from May 24, 2027, to August 12, 2027. The Manufacturing Intern will help coordinate and deliver operational targets, initiatives, and improvements. Working with department managers and site teams, the intern will support factory performance improvements through lean tools and techniques and contribute to strategic change projects. The role begins with hands-on work to develop capability and leadership skills and may progress toward people management and potential shift management responsibility. The intern reports directly to the Production Manager and may also receive direction from the Operations Manager or other managers. The position offers opportunities to engage across the business and work alongside experienced food manufacturing teams.

Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Food Science Technology, Process Engineering, Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management, or Chemical/Biochemical Engineering.
• Anticipated graduation date between December 2027 and May 2028.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills.
• Motivated self-starter with determination and drive to succeed.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Curious mindset.
• Willingness to travel.
• Willingness to relocate for the second rotation.

Responsibilities

• Support the Site Strategic Agenda and the implementation and maintenance of the Kerry Manufacturing Standard (Site Audit Standard).
• Identify, manage, and execute initiatives to improve safety, quality, delivery/service, operating efficiency, people management, and materials control and efficiency.
• Facilitate and support management and other teams involved in major transformational projects, such as re-engineering major site business processes.
• Help ensure direct reports are trained and equipped with the skills needed to operate in an environment that promotes safety and well-being.
• Support site programs for effective training and deployment of principles, projects, tools, techniques, and KPIs.
• Maintain awareness of best practices and modern improvement techniques.
• Develop familiarity with Kerry’s preferred problem-solving methods, including root cause analysis and the 8-step approach.
• Actively demonstrate Kerry’s values of Courage, Ownership, Inclusiveness, Open-mindedness, and Enterprising Spirit.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern