Operations Manufacturing Intern

Job Description

About the Company

The Marzetti Company (Nasdaq: MZTI) is a specialty food products manufacturer and seller with a rich portfolio of brands. Their retail offerings include well-known names such as Marzetti® dressings and dips, New York Bakery™ garlic breads, and Sister Schubert’s® dinner rolls. Beyond their proprietary brands, Marzetti holds exclusive license agreements for a variety of popular restaurant sauces and dressings, including Olive Garden® dressings, Chick-fil-A® sauces and dressings, Buffalo Wild Wings® sauces, Arby’s® sauces, Subway® sauces, and Texas Roadhouse® steak sauces and frozen rolls. In addition to their retail presence, Marzetti operates a robust foodservice business, supplying sauces, dressings, breads, and pasta to many of the leading restaurant chains across the United States.

At its core, The Marzetti Company is driven by a mission to “make every meal better through high-quality, flavorful food.” This mission is underpinned by their purpose “to nourish growth with all that we do.” The company emphasizes a team-oriented culture where members are dedicated to creating great-tasting food and fostering deep, lasting relationships.

Job Description: Operations Manufacturing Intern (Summer 2026)

This role is for an Operations Manufacturing Intern as part of The Marzetti Company’s Summer Internship Program, specifically for the summer of 2026. The program is designed for ambitious students still pursuing their degree who are eager to gain hands-on experience and expand their career possibilities upon graduation.

The internship is a 12-week program focused on providing unique experiences tailored to the intern’s field of interest, while also offering valuable insights into other key business areas. Interns are expected to join the Operations Team and will take ownership of meaningful business projects, develop relationships with peers and team members, and contribute innovative ideas to support company growth. Beyond the project work, Marzetti commits to nourishing the personal and professional growth of its interns through social activities, volunteer opportunities, and development sessions with company leadership.

Key Responsibilities of the Operations Manufacturing Intern include:
• Supporting multiple process improvement projects across various phases of execution.
• Collecting and analyzing production data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Actively participating in continuous improvement initiatives such as 5S, Kaizen, and Lean methodologies.
• Supporting quality assurance activities, which may involve inspections and audits.
• Managing and effectively communicating project goals and progress to relevant stakeholders.
• Partnering cross-functionally with other departments to identify opportunities for enhanced production.
• Providing support for work plans, quality control measures, and material costs within established guidelines.

Qualifications for this role are:
• Currently pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, Engineering Leadership, or a closely related field.
• Possession of strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) is required, with familiarity with CAD or ERP systems being a significant advantage.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Upon completion of the internship, the intern can expect the following Learning Outcomes:
• Gaining practical, real-world experience in manufacturing operations and process improvement.
• Developing technical and professional skills within a dynamic business environment.
• Achieving a deep understanding of the critical importance of safety, quality, and efficiency in production settings.