2027 Summer Intern - Production

About the job

At Danone, Manufacturing the best products and supplying them to meet demand is a key driver for our plant teams. We are currently looking to hire a Production Intern based in West Jordan, UT!

The Production Intern will support the Packaging department in a yogurt manufacturing facility through supervision of daily production and processing activities including the production schedule changes, losses, new process implementation, operator training, and interdepartmental workflow communication. The Production Intern will work closely with operators to ensure compliance to all SOP's, QAR's, Plant Rules, and Standards.

Key Responsibilities

As a key member of our team, you will play an important role in driving our mission forward. The following responsibilities outline the core expectations and contributions for this position:

• Providing leadership, direction, and development for operators through short interval management by walking the production floor.
• Owning assigned area of the production floor - driving improvements and efficiencies in assigned area.
• Working with counterparts, manager, and operators to drive improvements.
• Changeover and CIP process improvement.
• Conducting time studies, and executing Operational Efficiency improvements for packaging lines.
• Leading a team of machine operators and mechanics.
• Developing root cause analysis using 5-Why, Fishbone diagram, etc. to re-align operational performance with goals and objectives.
• Leading and participating in continuous improvement efforts.
• Creating SOPs for new processes and procedures.

Physical Demands

• Standing, walking, bending and stooping (at waist level), kneeling, crouching, crawling, twisting (at waist level and at the neck).
• Tasting, smelling, seeing (including colors), speaking, and hearing, within a normal range to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports and results.
• Working up to 12-hour shifts in production areas with a usually moderate noise level.
• Occasionally climbing stairs, step ladders, or stools.
• Using fine motor skills to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, and controls.
• Occasionally lifting, from 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., and occasional team lifting or more than 50 lbs.

Work Environment

• Work will be performed in a manufacturing environment with usually moderate noise levels and will involve standing/walking on a concrete surface for the duration of your shift.
• Regularly working indoors, near moving mechanical parts and will be occasionally exposed to cold, wet, and/or humid conditions, as well as going outdoors (infrequently).
• Occasionally be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and may be exposed to loud noises in the plant.
• Occasionally work in high, precarious places and may be exposed to extreme cold, the risk of electrical shock, and vibration.
• Work schedules could include nights, weekends and/or holidays to provide the ability to support a 24/7 manufacturing environment as business needs dictate.

Engagement in our Integrated Work Systems

Ensure adherence to plant standards and procedures (including but not limited to GMP, AIB, FDA, IWS, Quality, Safety, Finance, ISO, HOPE, Danone Behaviors, Daily Direction Setting, Driving OE). As a fundamental piece of the organization, your responsibility is to participate and own the implementation and deployment of IWS system and its pillars (Leadership foundation, Daily Direction Setting, Driving OE; Autonomous Maintenance; planned Maintenance; Focused Improvement; Education and Training; Environmental, Health and Safety; Quality; Organization; Supply Network; Early Equipment Management) with the objective of owning your space, owning your performance (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Mobilization, Nature) and owning your continuous improvement.

Compensation & Benefits:

Base compensation for this position is $25.00/hr.