Operations Manufacturing Intern

Job Description

About the Company

The Marzetti Company (Nasdaq: MZTI) is a specialty food products manufacturer and seller. Their extensive portfolio includes well-known retail brands such as Marzetti® dressings and dips, New York Bakery™ garlic breads, and Sister Schubert’s® dinner rolls. They also hold exclusive license agreements for popular restaurant brands, producing 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. Beyond retail, their foodservice division supplies sauces, dressings, breads, and pasta to many leading restaurant chains across the United States. The company’s core mission is “to make every meal better through high-quality, flavorful food,” driven by their purpose “to nourish growth with all that we do.” Their team members are dedicated to creating great-tasting food and fostering deep, lasting relationships.

Job Description: Operations Manufacturing Intern (Summer 2026)

This opportunity is part of The Marzetti Company’s Summer Internship Program, designed for ambitious students seeking to gain hands-on experience and expand their career possibilities. The program offers unique experiences tailored to an intern’s field of interest, alongside valuable insights into other key business areas.

Overview of the Internship Program:
The Marzetti Company is seeking an Operations Manufacturing Intern to join their Operations Team for a 12-week program in the summer of 2026. Interns are given ownership of meaningful business projects, fostering relationship development with peers and teams, and encouraging the sharing of innovative ideas to support company growth. The program also focuses on personal and professional development through social activities, volunteer opportunities, and development sessions with company leadership.

Key Responsibilities of an Operations Manufacturing Intern:

• Project Support: Provide support for multiple process improvement projects across various execution phases.
• Data Analysis: Collect and analyze production data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Continuous Improvement: Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives such as 5S, Kaizen, and Lean methodologies.
• Quality Assurance: Support quality assurance activities, including inspections and audits.
• Project Management: Manage and effectively communicate project goals and progress to relevant stakeholders.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with various departments to identify and implement opportunities for improved production.
• Operational Support: Assist with work plans, quality control measures, and managing material costs within established guidelines.

Basic Qualifications:

• Education: Currently pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, Engineering Leadership, or a closely related field.
• Skills: Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Communication: Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Preferred Systems Knowledge: Familiarity with CAD (Computer-Aided Design) or ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems is considered a plus.
• Work Style: Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Expected Learning Outcomes:

• Practical Experience: Gain hands-on, practical experience in manufacturing operations and process improvement methodologies.
• Skill Development: Develop both technical and professional skills within a real-world business environment.
• Industry Understanding: Achieve a comprehensive understanding of the critical importance of safety, quality, and efficiency within production settings.