About the role#
This internship provides experience in the food manufacturing environment. You will work on projects based on current business needs, such as process improvements, yield optimization, and waste reduction. You will gain insight into how a food manufacturing line operates while providing support to the supply chain group.
What you'll do#
- Complete a project based on business needs and present your findings to senior management.
- Perform data collection and analysis using MS Access and Excel.
- Create mathematical models using secondary and tertiary data.
- Manage technical projects to deliver cost savings.
- Collaborate across departments including Operations, Safety, Quality, Warehouse, and IT.
- Map out processes and conduct root-cause analyses using Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
- Provide day-to-day support to the supply chain team.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a 4-year degree at an accredited institution.
- Preferred majors include Supply Chain Management, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Computer Science.
- Candidates between their Junior and Senior years are typically considered.
Location & details#
- Location: Aurora, Illinois.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site, full-time.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship with an hourly rate of $22.00.
- Physical requirements: The role may require lifting up to 15 pounds, bending, squatting, and standing or walking on concrete flooring for less than 4 hours.
About OSI Group
OSI Group produces custom food products for retail and foodservice brands. The company manages global supply chains including sourcing, processing, and distribution. It operates more than 65 facilities across 17 countries. Founded in 1909, the business is based in Aurora, Illinois. It remains one of the largest privately held companies in the United States.
How to get in at OSI Group
Securing an internship at OSI Group requires speed because early applicants are often reviewed before the volume of candidates becomes unmanageable. Intern Insider sends an instant alert the moment a role matching your target is published, helping you apply among the first. This approach ensures your materials land on a recruiter's desk before the pile grows. Reaching out to the right person is the next step in your process. Intern Insider surfaces the recruiters behind the company's roles, which allows you to reach out directly to inquire about the position or a referral. Connecting with a human contact often improves your response rates compared to submitting an application into a queue.
