About the role#
This internship offers hands-on experience in food manufacturing within the confectionery industry. You will work closely with production managers and the operations team to understand the daily responsibilities of a production supervisor. This is a 10-12 week program scheduled for the summer of 2027.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with operations and continuous improvement teams to learn business processes.
- Observe the roles of supervisors and managers.
- Manage people and support team members.
- Collect data and attend meetings.
- Perform equipment inspections and quality control checks.
- Test and check the quality of products.
What you'll need#
- Junior status or higher in college.
- Pursuing a degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Ability to work in a team atmosphere.
- Positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
Location & details#
- This position is based on-site in Perham, Minnesota.
- The internship is a full-time, paid position.
About KLN Family Brands
KLN Family Brands is a manufacturing company based in Perham, Minnesota. Founded in 1995, the business operates as a third-generation, family-owned entity. It produces a variety of human and pet food products through three distinct entities including Tuffy's Pet Foods, Tuffy's Treat Company and Cannery, and Kenny's Candy and Confections. The company employs between 501 and 1,000 people.
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