Ready to apply what you're learning in the classroom to real-world manufacturing and production challenges? Join KENT Nutrition, a member of the KENT WORLDWIDE family of companies, as a Plant Operations Intern for Summer 2027! In this hands-on role, you'll support plant operations, process improvement initiatives, and technical projects that help drive efficiency, quality, and performance across our facilities. You'll work alongside experienced professionals, gain exposure to multiple areas of the business, and develop skills that will set you apart after graduation.
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This opportunity is designed and intended to be performed in Muscatine, IA.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead and support projects focused on process and equipment improvements that enhance safety, efficiency, sustainability, product quality, and overall plant performance.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gain exposure to engineering, maintenance, production, quality, and operations while contributing to real business initiatives.
Work alongside plant operations professionals to develop an understanding of feed manufacturing processes and production systems while helping troubleshoot and resolve operational challenges.
Analyze equipment downtime and performance data to identify improvement opportunities, then partner with plant leadership and maintenance teams to develop practical solutions.
Evaluate operational processes and conduct cost-saving analyses to support efficiency improvements and business performance goals.
Help develop, maintain, and promote quality and safety procedures that support a safe, efficient, and high-performing work environment.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Feed Science and Management, Mechanical, Industrial, Agricultural Engineering, or Agricultural Systems Technology
Internship or co-op experiences in an operational environment a plus, but not required.
TRAVEL
Flexible – 65% Muscatine, 35% Plants
Numbers & Facts
Location
Muscatine, Iowa
Website
http://www.kentww.com/careers
Skills
Agricultural Engineeringunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Business Skillsunmatched
Cost Analysisunmatched
Cost Controlunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Industrial Engineeringunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
Nutritionunmatched
Operational Auditunmatched
Operational Improvementunmatched
Operational Supportunmatched
Operations Processesunmatched
Performance Managementunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Production Systemsunmatched
Quality Managementunmatched
Safety Processunmatched
Sustainabilityunmatched
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