Manufacturing Intern

About the Role

Kerry is the world’s leading taste and nutrition partner for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. This 11-week summer internship program offers the opportunity to work and learn in real, impactful roles within Kerry's North American manufacturing facilities. The program dates are May 24, 2027, to August 12, 2027.

Manufacturing Intern Overview

You will be responsible for co-ordinating and driving the delivery of operational targets, initiatives, and improvements at a manufacturing facility. You will support department managers in delivering factory performance improvements through the facilitation of site teams using lean tools and techniques. Initially hands-on, you will develop capability and leadership skills, potentially evolving into a People Manager with shift management responsibility. You will work on specific project tasks related to driving the introduction of strategic change. Your direct line manager will be the Production Manager, with potential instruction from the Operations Manager or other managers. You will engage across the business and be supported by experienced food manufacturing teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Site Strategic Agenda and the implementation/maintenance of the Kerry Manufacturing Standard (Site Audit Standard).
• Identify, manage, and execute initiatives to deliver improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery / Service, Operating efficiency, People Management, Materials control, and efficiency.
• Facilitate and support management teams in major transformational projects (e.g., re-engineering site business processes).
• Ensure direct reports are fully trained and equipped with necessary skills for a safe and well-being-focused environment.
• Support site programs for effective training and deployment of principles, projects, tools, techniques, and KPIs.
• Maintain awareness of best practice and modern improvement techniques.
• Achieve familiarity with Kerry’s preferred method of problem-solving (e.g., root cause, 8 steps).
• Actively live the Kerry values: Courage, Ownership, Inclusiveness, Open-mindedness, & Enterprising Spirit.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year accredited college or university in Food Science Technology, Process Engineering, Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management, or Chemical/BioChemical Engineering.
• Anticipated graduation date between December 2027 to May 2028.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills.
• Motivated self-starter with determination and drive.
• Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• A curious mindset.
• Willingness to travel.
• Relocation required for the second rotation.

Compensation

• Pay rate: $21.00 per hour.