Operations Intern

Job Description

About Company

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

The company’s mission is “to make every meal better through high-quality, flavorful food.” Driven by their purpose “to nourish growth with all that we do,” Marzetti’s team members are committed to creating great-tasting food and fostering deep, lasting relationships.

Job Description, Detailed

Job Title: Intern, Operations Team (New York Frozen Foods Team)

Overview of Internship Program:
The Marzetti Company’s Summer Internship Program is designed for ambitious students ready to launch their careers, offering hands-on experience that goes beyond resume building to expand post-graduation career possibilities. The program provides unique experiences within a student’s field of interest, alongside valuable insight into other key areas of the business. Marzetti is specifically seeking an Intern to join the Operations Team at the New York Frozen Foods Team for the summer of 2025.

Responsibilities:
The Intern will be responsible for a variety of tasks aimed at understanding and improving operational processes:
• Learning the production process and collaborating with cross-functional groups.
• Completing an improvement project.
• Working on cost-saving and productivity projects alongside the team.
• Developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), processes, or One Point Lessons (OPLs) for improvements.
• Training with supervisors and covering shifts as needed.
• Following up on SAP Consumptions and identifying deficiencies within the system.

Program Benefits – Nourish Your Career:
Over the course of the 12-week program, interns will gain:
• Practical Experience: Interns will take ownership of meaningful projects and contribute innovative ideas, gaining relevant experience in Operations.
• Professional Development: Opportunities to develop a professional network by connecting with colleagues, managers, and fellow interns through social activities, volunteer opportunities, and development sessions led by company leadership.
• Career Advancement: There is a potential for part-time and full-time employment opportunities based on the intern’s performance and the company’s ongoing needs.

Qualifications:
Candidates must meet the following criteria:
• Currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate accredited University with a focus in: Food Science, Supply Chain, Manufacturing/Engineering.
• Demonstrated teamwork and leadership abilities through extracurricular activities and/or prior work experience.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and apply logical thinking when creating solutions.
• Displays curiosity and initiative.
• Maintains a professional, positive attitude when interacting with team members.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office® applications, specifically Microsoft Excel.