Production Management Internship – 1013920

 Requisition ID: 38684  Job DescriptionProduction Management InternshipIn every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences – together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy. About the role.The Production Management Internship offers a unique opportunity to join the McCain team and gain valuable manufacturing technical knowledge and a broad understanding of manufacturing processes and tools, potentially including process management, problem-solving, troubleshooting processes and equipment, and managing multiple operations within the production system. This internship opportunity is a direct path to our post-graduate, leadership development rotational program, the Production Management Trainee (PMT) program. The Production Management Trainee (PMT) Program is a dynamic, two-year accelerated leadership development program designed to cultivate the next generation of manufacturing leaders. Through a structured rotational framework, trainees gain immersive, hands-on experience across critical manufacturing operations. By collaborating closely with senior experts, participants learn essential processes, procedures, and industry standards fundamental to effective leadership in manufacturing. The Production Management Intern will support the plant and contribute to the team’s goals and objectives. The regular schedule is eight hours per day, five days per week, but you may be required to work other shifts and weekend hours as needed. Candidates should have a strong interest in becoming a people leader and business management in a manufacturing environment. Our next PMT Intern Cohort starts in May 2026 and go through August 2026 We are hiring for the PMT cohort at the following McCain U.S locations:Idaho, in our Burley plantNebraska, in our Grand Island plantWisconsin, in our Rice Lake plant What you’ll be doing.Support core functionality of the manufacturing teams while looking for opportunities for improvementDevelop a general understanding of manufacturing functions and the major roles and responsibilities in those functional areasEngage in all training, development, and educational opportunities providedParticipate in cross-functional teams supporting manufacturing process improvement projectsContribute to initiatives that reduce inventory, improve customer fill rates, improve on-time performance, and operational efficienciesApply creative problem-solving skills to assigned work; communicate insights and synthesize conclusionsCommunicate regularly with facility employees in all job classificationsSupport shared learnings and dissemination of results internally and externallyParticipate in continuous improvement projectsGather data relevant to current and future processes and engineering initiativesMake regular recommendations to the plant leadership team regarding initiatives and improvementsPresent overall progress against assigned projects monthly What you’ll need to be successful.Pursuing your bachelor’s degree in engineering, Agriculture, Business, Manufacturing Operations, Production, Food Sciences or related functionMust have strong Microsoft Excel proficiency and exceptional analytical skills and be able to work with complex dataMust be able to travel in North America (between the US and Canada) for trainingMust be able to lift 35lbs and stand on your feet for your shiftMust be at least 18 years of ageInterest in manufacturing, operations or engineeringSystematic approach to problem-solvingAdvanced mathematical skillsStrong communication skills at all levels of the organization. About the team.The intern will be part of the operations team at the manufacturing facility, working directly with Plant leaders and teams. The plant provides a supportive team that will encourage you to do your best and provides a safe and flexible working environment that promotes work/life balance.  About McCain.Click Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide you with opportunities to make an impact that matters. Leadership Principles.At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results. The McCain experience.We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we’re better together. Compensation Package: $23.00 – $26.00 USD hourly wage equivalent,  paid as a non-exempt salary. The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs.