Operations Intern

Company Description

Running with Sasquatch is more than just a clever marketing campaign. As a Jack Link’s team member, Running with Sasquatch means we roll up our buffalo plaid sleeves and do the hard work first. We don’t shy away from challenges. In fact, we push hard and take risks. True to our North Woods roots, we're a bunch of ordinary people who accomplish extraordinary things by driving results with innovation, creativity and a clear sense of urgency. Like our awesome protein products, we have an unwavering passion for quality, and you won’t find anything artificial here. What you see is what you get… authentic, humble and fun people who Run with Sasquatch!

Running with Sasquatch takes a team. We invite you to run with us, succeed with us, and celebrate with us. Most importantly, Feed Your Wild Side® with us on our journey to be the dominant global leader of branded protein snacks!

Jack Link's Protein Snacks is a global leader in snacking and the No. 1 meat snack manufacturer worldwide. Still family-owned and operated with headquarters in Minong, Wisconsin, Jack Link’s also has a large corporate hub in Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, and operates a total of 11 manufacturing and distribution facilities in four countries. Jack Link’s produces high-quality, great-tasting protein snacks that feed the wild sides of consumers around the world. Jack Link's Protein Snacks family of brands includes Jack Link's, LK, World Kitchens Jerky, Bifi and Peperami.

Job Description

Join Jack Link's as an Operations Intern during the summer of 2025 in Minong, WI! As our operations intern, you will apply concepts learned in engineering classes to real world experience and develop an understanding of an engineer’s role in an industrial setting and the general operations of a manufacturing facility. You will also expand their technical skills, with industrial equipment knowledge, pertinent computer hardware and software, and machine integration.

Our goal is to place dynamic and driven students in our business to manage projects which support strategic goals, while learning about the real business world and gaining valuable hands-on experience. 

The operations intern is responsible for assisting with the successful completion of projects throughout their experience. Projects can be related to process improvements, mechanical or electrical equipment reliability issues, problem solving of production problems, process control data collection, or project engineering.

This position will work closely with all areas of the company, primarily Plant Operations, Continuous Improvement, Continuous Skill Development, Quality, Engineering, and R&D. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected of this position. This position requires exercising independent judgement to perform the responsibilities herein. This position will be conducted in accordance with company policies and procedures. As the student gains increased knowledge and experience, he/she will become responsible for completing independent projects. 

Operations responsibilities:

• Project improvement where you will be working both independently and with other departments to identify and execute process and product improvement opportunities 
• Work with department management to learn and improve the overall management process 
• Maintain and communicate all data to department managers for problem identification, resolution, and loss reporting
• Collect and Provide analytics which includes productivity improvements, cost analysis, and capacity utilization
• Assist with process documentation
• Assist team with optimizing assembly flow
• Collection and reporting of metrics and trends routinely to the plant
• Assist with engineering opportunities to improve or reduce costs and enhance product consistency / quality
• Follow Lean Manufacturing Processes; team building, consistency in high quality, preventative maintenance, good workplace conditions, productive work, etc.

 Measurable output:

• You will develop a final presentation on your experience highlighting project work, accomplishments, and insight on Jack Link’s as a company.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements: 

• Completed at least one year of a Bachelor's program and working towards Bachelor of Science degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management or Engineering related discipline. Depending on major should be familiar with Lean, Six Sigma, Automation design, Linear Programing, RfS, and Management tools. 
• Strong statistical skills 
• Strong computer skills Excel, Mini Tab and AutoCAD 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Comfortable in a fast paced, changing environment. 
• Must be able to communicate effectively with various manufacturing and corporate functional groups
• Must be flexible and able to work well in a team environment. 
• Strong project planning skills
• Excellent analytical skills

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Junior or Senior Status in degree program. 
• Understand CAD drawings for packaging materials and machine tooling.
• Experience with flexible film. 

Additional Information

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Jack Link’s provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by federal, state or local law.

E-VERIFY:
Jack Link’s is participant in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For information about the E-Verify program, please visit: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.