Schreiber Foods is looking for a highly motivated and innovative intern to join our team. As an Innovation Intern, you will play a key role in supporting our sprints, which are short, focused periods of time dedicated to developing and testing new ideas. You will work closely with our Innovation Programs Manager and other team members to identify and research new opportunities, develop,and test ideas using rapid experimentation, customer feedback, and evidence-building approaches that help teams make informed decisions. The ideal candidate is creative, enthusiastic, and eager to learn. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving open-ended problems, learning quickly, working across disciplines, and turning ideas into action. We are looking for this person to start Summer 2027.
This position offers a flexible hybrid work schedule, working a minimum of 2 days/week in the office and the remaining days from home. Our office is located in Green Bay, WI.
About our Green Bay, WI Home Office:
You’ll find lots to love in our beautiful home office in downtown Green Bay, Wisconsin. Our jeans-friendly environment has indoor and outdoor collaboration spaces, state-of-the-art R&D and sensory labs, culinary kitchens, a pilot plant, innovation center and more. Take advantage of outdoor workspaces. Sample and provide feedback on new products from our R&D team. Enjoy free coffee, soda and popcorn. Hit up a game of ping pong on your break. Or take a short walk to restaurants, breweries, the YMCA and a weekly farmer’s market on the scenic Fox River. You can even see Lambeau Field from our top floor.
What you’ll do:
- Support the innovation programs manager in all phases of planning and executing the innovation sprint process.
- Support the innovation team with tracking of metrics.
- Assist with deploying innovation tools and framework throughout the organization, including broad communication.
- Leverage digital and AI-enabled tools to support research, idea generation, knowledge management, and communication activities.
- Assist with conducting research to gather insights into user needs, market trends, and emerging technologies.
- Synthesize research, interview findings, and sprint outputs into clear insights and recommendations for business stakeholders.
- Support the planning and facilitation of innovation workshops, design sprints, and collaborative working sessions.
- Gather feedback from stakeholders through user testing, surveys, and interviews.
- Create presentations and reports to communicate the results of innovation sprints to stakeholders.
- Assist with the implementation of successful sprint outcomes.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
What you need to succeed:
- Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in a related field (e.g., business, marketing, engineering, design, etc.).
- Must have at least 2 semesters remaining in school upon start date (May 2028 grads or later).
- Ability to work 15-20 hours/week during school year and 40 hours/week during the summer.
- Creative, enthusiastic, eager to learn.
- Demonstrates curiosity, initiative, and the ability to turn ambiguous problems into actionable next steps.
- Able to identify patterns across information sources and communicate a clear point of view supported by evidence.
- Interact with cross-functional partners across R&D, Operations, Commercial, HR, and Strategy teams to support innovation initiatives.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent research and writing skills.
- Experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Passion for food and beverage.
- Self motivated.
- Must have a reliable internet connection (minimum 10 mb download speed) at home for remote and hybrid positions.
- Opportunity to complete real-world projects, participate in team meetings and contribute your ideas
- Exposure to different areas of the business around the world
- Internship program that includes engaging events and opportunities to build relationships at all levels
- Relocation assistance (for eligible internships)
- Rewards program for referring others
- Eight free counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
- Company-provided retirement contributions per year through our 401(k) plan and Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- Volunteer opportunities to give back to the community
- Discounts on our products and more
For positions that require any amount of travel: Valid driver's license, auto insurance (at least state minimum- more might be required), acceptable driving record per Schreiber Foods discretion, and vehicle that will ensure applicant can meet the travel necessities of the position are required.
Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event, an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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Skills Required
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in a related field such as business, marketing, engineering, or design
- At least two semesters remaining in school upon the start date
- Availability to work 15–20 hours per week during the school year and 40 hours per week during the summer
- Ability to work a hybrid schedule with at least two days per week in the Green Bay, Wisconsin office
- Experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent research and writing skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Curiosity, initiative, creativity, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn
- Ability to turn ambiguous problems into actionable next steps
- Ability to identify patterns and communicate evidence-based perspectives
- Reliable home internet connection with at least 10 Mbps download speed
- Passion for food and beverage
Schreiber Foods Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Schreiber Foods and has not been reviewed or approved by Schreiber Foods.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are described as notably strong, combining a substantial 401(k) company match with employee ownership through an ESOP. Company-funded retirement contributions are highlighted as a distinctive advantage that materially elevates total rewards.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is presented as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance with eligibility often starting on day one. Wellness resources, screenings, and access to clinics at some sites reinforce the perceived depth of coverage.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Incentive structures include performance-based bonuses paid periodically, with additional off-shift and extended-week bonuses in certain roles. Overtime opportunities and shift premiums are commonly cited as meaningful income enhancers.
Schreiber Foods Insights
What We Do
Schreiber Foods strives to do good through food every day. Based in North America, we’re a customer-brand leader in cream cheese, natural cheese, process cheese, beverages and yogurt. Our more than 10,000 employees and presence on five continents enable us to be an essential ingredient in our customers’ success. With annual sales of more than $7 billion, we partner with the best retailers, restaurants, distributors and food manufacturers around the globe. We also recognize our responsibility to do good in the world and are driven to make a difference in everything we do. We’ve come a long way since our start as a small cheese company in 1945. Today, our team is more than 10,000 strong at locations across North America, Europe, South America, Asia and Africa. But our commitment to providing safe food the right way has never changed. At Schreiber, we call ourselves partners, not employees, and there’s a good reason behind that. Our work is more than just a job. We make the company grow. We help each other grow and take care of each other along the way. And, we all share in the rewards. Our people are truly the heart of our company, and we're on a journey together. We work hard to find great people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, and provide opportunities to help them grow. But it’s about more than a career at Schreiber. Like a family, we care deeply about each other. We strive to foster an inclusive work environment where all our partners can thrive. We've increased our commitment to diversity and inclusion by creating an overarching Diversity and Inclusion Council, as well as resource groups for women, African Americans, Pride, Vets and more groups that give a voice to all of our partners. We're always looking for passionate partners to join our team and bring to life our culture of being customer obsessed and brilliant at the basics. Want to learn more about our company? Visit us at www.schreiberfoods.com.
