About the role#
The Mars Snacking Manufacturing Internship is a 10 to 11-week summer program for students. You will gain direct experience with business operations and manufacturing processes. This is a full-time, paid position based on-site at our manufacturing facilities.
What you'll do#
- Assist with the development and enhancement of manufacturing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Standard Operating Conditions (SOCs).
- Participate in continuous improvement projects and drive process or documentation changes.
- Perform operations-related data entry and create reports on key performance indicators.
- Present information for regular employee communications.
- Supervise and manage frontline associates to meet business objectives.
- Collaborate with Plant Leadership, Operations Supervisors, and Operations Specialists on daily tasks.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a student, with graduation expected the year following your internship.
- Majors in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Computer, Chemical, Civil, Aerospace, Biomedical, or Environmental).
- Previous engineering or plant experience.
- Demonstrated leadership in school, volunteer clubs, or organizations.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship.
- Ability to pass drug and background screenings.
- Personal transportation to and from the work site.
Location & details#
- Locations: Franklin, Tennessee and Jackson, Tennessee.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
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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