
Supply Chain Internship - Summer 2027 - Corporate
Required skills
- Supply Chain Management
- Mathematics
- Statistics
- Junior
- Senior
Nice to have
- process improvement
- yield
- waste reduction
- food manufacturing
Role summary
This internship offers a project-based learning experience in food manufacturing supply chain operations. Interns will support the supply chain group, conduct data collection and analysis, create mathematical models, manage technical projects for cost savings, and apply Lean Six Sigma methodologies. The role involves cross-functional collaboration and culminates in a final presentation of findings to senior management. Ideal candidates are pursuing a 4-year degree in Supply Chain Management, Mathematics/Statistics, Engineering, or Computer Science, typically between their Junior and Senior years.
The intern will be assigned a project in which it is determined by the needs of the business.
Job Responsibilities:
Our internships provide an opportunity to learn what it takes to run a food manufacturing line. Your experience will be project based, with projects varying depending on current business needs. Typical projects include process improvement projects, related to improving yield, reducing waste, etc. As an intern you can expect to gain valuable experience and insight into the workings of food manufacturing environment. At conclusion of Internship, you are expected to prepare a final presentation on the results of your assigned project(s) and will present your findings to members of the corporate management team.
- Provide day-to-day support to the supply chain group.
- Perform intermediate to advanced data collection and analysis using MS Access/Excel
- Create mathematical models using appropriate techniques and leveraging secondary and tertiary data
- Manage technical projects and initiatives to deliver targeted cost savings
- Cross-functional collaboration with other departments (Operations, Safety, Quality, Warehouse, IT, etc.)
- Map out processes and conduct root-cause analyses by applying Lean Six Sigma methodologies
- Formally present recommendations and findings to senior management
- Currently pursuing a 4-year degree at an accredited institution, preferably with completed coursework related to Supply Chain Management, Mathematics/Statistics, Engineering or Computer Science
- Typically, student currently between their Junior and Senior years will be considered for internships
Compensation/Benefits
The hourly range for this role is $22.00. Offers are typically made between the minimum and midpoint of the range, based on skills, experience, and internal equity. In rare cases, highly qualified candidates may receive an offer above the midpoint; however, offers at the maximum of the range are not customary. The salary range posted represents the low and high end of OSI’s salary range for this position. Salaries will vary based on various factors, including but not limited to, location, education, skills, experience, and performance. Base salary is one component of OSI’s overall total rewards package. Other components may include bonuses, special pay programs, comprehensive time off, 401k with match, and a full suite of benefit offerings for you and your family.
Work Environment:
- Work is generally performed within a business professional office environment, with standard office equipment available.
- Work conditions are typical of an office environment.
- This role does not require any domestic travel
- Position may require the physical agility of lifting up to 15 pounds
- Position may require frequent and/or infrequent of bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, stretching/reaching, use hands or fingers, talk, hear, feel objects, tools, controls and standing/walking on concrete flooring.
- Position may require the physical ability to stand/walk for Less than 4 hours.
The OSI Group is a premier food processing partner to leading brands across the globe with over 40 operations in 17 countries. Our worldwide operations create and manufacture custom beef, pork poultry, pizza, baked goods, seafood, produce and other products for our customers. Since OSI opened its first family meat market in Chicago in 1909, one thing has remained steadfast: our unwavering dedication to our customers' success. Our customers describe us as a results-oriented global company full of highly talented, motivated, "can-do" people. Partners they trust to deliver what they need on time, every time. If this describes you, OSI may be the place for you to start or build on your career.
