Management/Supply Chain Intern

Job Description

Internship Opportunity: Management/Supply Chain Intern

Bring your hunger for learning. Together, we’ll cook up something amazing at Reser’s Fine Foods!

Location: Topeka, Kansas
Duration: May 26 – August 7, 2026
Department: Management / Supply Chain

About Reser’s Fine Foods

At Reser’s Fine Foods, we’re more than just a company—we’re a family of food lovers dedicated to bringing bold, delicious, and innovative meals to tables across the country. With a rich legacy of creating exceptional, high-quality foods that bring people together, we take immense pride in every bite. Now, we’re inviting you to join us and bring your unique flavor to the table as an intern, contributing to a company that values taste, quality, and community.

What You’ll Be Working On (Key Responsibilities)

As a Management/Supply Chain Intern, you will engage in high-impact projects designed to optimize our operations and enhance our food safety standards. Your responsibilities will include:

• Yield Optimization: Track and measure raw material usage, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce waste in our production processes.
• Food Safety & Compliance: Assist with critical HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) validations, ensuring our products meet the highest safety and quality standards.
• Distribution Center Optimization: Work closely with leadership to analyze and optimize operations within our new distribution center, contributing to improved logistics and efficiency.

Why You’ll Love It (Internship Benefits)

This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain invaluable experience and make a real impact:

• Hands-On Experience: Build practical skills by tackling real-world challenges in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• High-Impact Project: Contribute to projects that directly influence our operational efficiency and strategic growth.
• Leadership Exposure: Gain direct exposure to manufacturing leadership and key stakeholders within the supply chain department, fostering mentorship and networking opportunities.

What You’ll Bring To The Team (Qualifications)

We are looking for motivated individuals who possess:

• Strong Business Acumen: An understanding of business principles and their application in a corporate setting.
• Software Proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Effective Communication: Clear written and verbal communication skills, essential for collaborating with various teams.
• Proactive Mindset: Strong initiative, strategic thinking, and comfort working through ambiguity to find innovative solutions.
• Academic Pursuit: Currently pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or Industrial Engineering.

Benefits And Culture

At Reser’s, we are committed to being your Employer of Choice. We offer a competitive compensation package designed to support a healthier life, build rewarding careers, and help save for the future. We recognize the diverse and ever-changing needs of our employees, offering choices whenever possible.

As one of our five core cornerstones, we go all-out to create an environment that shows we are committed to investing in employee growth and fostering a culture of belonging, where employees want to build a lasting career.

Recipe for Success (Company Overview)

Reser’s is the leading provider of fresh refrigerated deli salads, side dishes, and prepared foods for the supermarket, club store, and food service industries. Family-owned and operated since 1950, Reser’s has been a proud sponsor of good times at racetracks, picnics, BBQs, music festivals, and affordable family meals. Our esteemed family of brands includes Reser’s American Classics, Main St Bistro, Stonemill Kitchens, and more.

With more than 4,500 employees, Reser’s operates 14 facilities across the US, Mexico, and Canada, and actively supports the communities it serves. Join us and become part of a legacy built on quality, innovation, and community.