About the role#
This internship is a 10 to 11 week summer program based in Fort Smith, Arkansas. You will work on real business projects while receiving training, mentorship, and coaching. This is a full-time, paid position.
What you'll do#
- Lead cross-functional teams to develop food processing or packaging improvement projects.
- Manage projects focused on human safety, food safety, and line efficiency.
- Analyze data to create solutions for packaging and processing systems.
- Work with subject matter experts, operations, and maintenance staff to execute projects.
- Apply Mars TPM methodology, including 5S and autonomous maintenance, to your work.
What you'll need#
- You are currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Engineering, Sciences, or a business-related discipline.
- You must be an intern the summer prior to your final graduation date.
- You are legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for sponsorship.
- You can successfully complete a drug and background screening.
- You have your own transportation to and from the work site.
Location & details#
- Location: Fort Smith, Arkansas.
- 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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