About the role#
This is a 10-week summer internship program based in Greenville, Mississippi. You will work on-site to solve real business problems while gaining experience in food and beverage manufacturing. The role is full-time and paid.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve plant operations.
- Collect and analyze machine performance data to track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Create and lead action plans based on KPI data to drive performance improvements.
- Conduct time and motion studies to find ways to increase worker efficiency.
- Plan the flow of work and materials to maximize facility efficiency.
- Develop equipment layouts and operational designs.
- Initiate projects focused on waste reduction and plant efficiency.
What you'll need#
- You are currently a 3rd-year student in an Industrial or Mechanical Engineering program.
- You must be eligible to intern during the summer prior to your final graduation date.
- You are legally authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.
- You have your own personal transportation to and from the work site.
- You can successfully complete a drug and background screening.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI is preferred.
- Familiarity with improvement tools such as Six Sigma, Kaizen, or 5S is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Greenville, Mississippi
- Term: Summer 2027
- Work Modality: On-site
- Employment Type: Full-time internship
About Mars
Mars is a food and beverage manufacturing company based in McLean, Virginia. The organization operates across several specialties including Mars Petcare, Mars Food, Mars Edge, and Mars Wrigley. It employs over 56,000 people globally. The company functions as a privately held entity.
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