Production Operations Management Intern - Summer 2026

Schwan's Company • Salina, KS

2d • $22 • Onsite

About The Position

Schwan’s Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle company CJ
CheilJedang Corporation, is a leading U.S. manufacturer and marketer of quality
foods offered through retail-grocery and food-service channels. Its many popular
brands include Red Baron®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Villa Prima™ and Freschetta®
pizza; Mrs. Smith’s® and Edwards® desserts; and Pagoda® and Bibigo Asian-style
snacks. To learn more about Schwan’s, visit www.schwanscompany.com

Your Internship Experience:
Dynamic 12-Week Internship (May 18 – August 7, 2026): Dive into a hands-on
experience with real-world projects that align with your studies and make a
real impact.
Take Charge of Strategic Projects: Own exciting, high-stakes initiatives with
direct relevance to your coursework and gain invaluable experience that goes
beyond the classroom.
Exclusive Access to Leadership: Engage with company executives and senior
leaders through frequent interactions that offer unique insights and career
inspiration.
A Culture of Care: Join a company that prioritizes your health, safety, and
well-being, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.
Guidance from Industry Experts: Receive guidance from skilled, genuine, and
good-natured team members who are invested in your success.
Pathway to a Thriving Career: Build your future with a leading food company
where internships often pave the way to full-time roles after graduation.

Your Impact:
Production Oversight: Lead and direct production, packaging, or bakery lines, ensuring that all products meet rigorous company and USDA standards for quality and safety.
Employee Supervision: Manage and mentor production staff, focusing on skill development, safety protocols, housekeeping standards, and effective policy administration, while fostering a positive work environment.
Leadership Development: Gain hands-on experience in managing front-line employees, including conducting interviews, hiring, and onboarding, all in compliance with EEO and Affirmative Action guidelines.
Quality & Compliance: Collaborate closely with on-site USDA representatives to ensure full compliance with all company, state, and federal food safety regulations. Oversee and approve all Quality Assurance and HACCP documentation to maintain high standards.
Problem Solving & Cost Control: Play an active role in problem-solving initiatives, cost control measures, and continuous improvement projects to enhance operational efficiency and reduce waste.
Mentorship & Growth: Receive ongoing mentorship from experienced managers, providing insights into effective leadership and strategic decision-making within a production environment.

Requirements

• Current enrollment in bachelor’s Business Administration, Operations, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, or Logistics degree program with an anticipated graduation date of December 2026 or May 2027. GPA of 3.0+ preferred.
• Flexibility with placement location for full-time employment
• Proven leadership and interpersonal skills and flexibility to work various shifts
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Committed to safety and best practices
• Sharp analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Confident in sharing ideas and constructive feedback
• Masterful time management for on-time delivery in a dynamic environment
• Proactive and takes full ownership of projects
• Self-starter who thrives on overcoming challenges and making decisions in uncertainty
• Skilled at handling sensitive and confidential information
• Basic PC, communication and interpersonal skills required
• familiarity with MicrosoftOffice and email programs
• basic understanding of applicable discipline (i.e., accounting & finance, human resources,law, marketing, sales, supply chain, etc.) with organizational and self-motivational skills required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with supervision or manufacturing is a bonus

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct production, packaging, or bakery lines, ensuring that all products meet rigorous company and USDA standards for quality and safety.
• Manage and mentor production staff, focusing on skill development, safety protocols, housekeeping standards, and effective policy administration, while fostering a positive work environment.
• Gain hands-on experience in managing front-line employees, including conducting interviews, hiring, and onboarding, all in compliance with EEO and Affirmative Action guidelines.
• Collaborate closely with on-site USDA representatives to ensure full compliance with all company, state, and federal food safety regulations. Oversee and approve all Quality Assurance and HACCP documentation to maintain high standards.
• Play an active role in problem-solving initiatives, cost control measures, and continuous improvement projects to enhance operational efficiency and reduce waste.
• Receive ongoing mentorship from experienced managers, providing insights into effective leadership and strategic decision-making within a production environment.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern