Join Jack Link's as an Operations Intern during the summer of 2027 in Minong, WI! As our operations intern, you will apply concepts learned in engineering classes to real world experience and develop an understanding of an engineer’s role in an industrial setting and the general operations of a manufacturing facility. You will also expand their technical skills, with industrial equipment knowledge, pertinent computer hardware and software, and machine integration.  Our goal is to place dynamic and driven students in our business to manage projects which support strategic goals, while learning about the real business world and gaining valuable hands-on experience.   The operations intern is responsible for assisting with the successful completion of projects throughout their experience. Projects can be related to process improvements, mechanical or electrical equipment reliability issues, problem solving of production problems, process control data collection, or project engineering.  This position will work closely with all areas of the company, primarily Plant Operations, Continuous Improvement, Continuous Skill Development, Quality, Engineering, and R&D. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected of this position. This position requires exercising independent judgement to perform the responsibilities herein. This position will be conducted in accordance with company policies and procedures. As the student gains increased knowledge and experience, he/she will become responsible for completing independent projects.   Operations responsibilities:  Project improvement where you will be working both independently and with other departments to identify and execute process and product improvement opportunities   Work with department management to learn and improve the overall management process   Maintain and communicate all data to department managers for problem identification, resolution, and loss reporting  Collect and Provide analytics which includes productivity improvements, cost analysis, and capacity utilization  Assist with process documentation  Assist team with optimizing assembly flow  Collection and reporting of metrics and trends routinely to the plant  Assist with engineering opportunities to improve or reduce costs and enhance product consistency / quality  Follow Lean Manufacturing Processes; team building, consistency in high quality, preventative maintenance, good workplace conditions, productive work, etc.  Measurable output:  You will develop a final presentation on your experience highlighting project work, accomplishments, and insight on Jack Link’s as a company.