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Operational Excellence Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Schreiber Foods · Richland Center, WI · Part time

Posted Sep 16, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you made a process faster or simpler, at school, work or anywhere else.

What they are checking: Whether they have a natural habit of noticing waste and doing something about it.

Tell me about a team project where you had to keep everyone on track.

What they are checking: Whether they can organize and follow through on group work, which improvement projects depend on.

What do you want to learn this summer that you can't learn in a classroom?

What they are checking: Whether they have clear, realistic goals and will make good use of time in the plant.

What would you do

If you spent your first week on a yogurt line at Richland Center, what would you watch for to find improvement ideas?

What they are checking: Whether they know to look for waste like waiting, rework and changeover time by observing the real process.

An operator tells you your idea won't work on night shift. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they take floor feedback seriously and adjust instead of defending their plan.

About the work

What does operational excellence mean to you, in plain words?

What they are checking: Whether they understand it as steady, measurable improvement in how work gets done, not a buzzword.

What Lean tools have you heard of or used, like 5S, value stream mapping or standard work?

What they are checking: Whether they have some vocabulary for improvement work or a clear readiness to learn it.

How would you measure whether an improvement you made actually worked?

What they are checking: Whether they think in terms of baseline and after-data rather than assuming a change helped.

How would you make sure an improvement sticks after your internship ends?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that standard work, training and documentation keep gains from slipping back.

What's a risk of changing a process in a food plant that you wouldn't face in an office?

What they are checking: Whether they think about food safety, sanitation and allergen control when changing anything on a line.

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The full job description

As published by Schreiber Foods.

Job Category: Temporary/Other Job Family: Intern Job Description: Schreiber Foods is looking for motivated and talented engineering students to join us as interns for the upcoming Summer 2027 across our manufacturing plants in the U.S. We have opportunities in the following communities: Missouri (Carthage), Pennsylvania (Shippensburg), Texas (Stephenville), Utah (Logan), Wisconsin (Beloit, Green Bay, Richland Center, West Bend). Relocation Assistance is provided if relocating 50 miles or more for this internship. This is a paid internship with an hourly rate of pay: $22.00 Our Engineering Internship Program offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a food manufacturing environment. Interns will work closely with skilled engineers, contributing to projects that have a direct impact on our operations and success. We offer internship opportunities in various areas of engineering, allowing you to specialize based on your interests and career aspirations. Interns will also participate in our company Internship Program which includes Executive Speakers, Social & Networking Events and Career Branding & Professional Development. What you’ll do: Operational Excellence Engineering: • Focus on the optimization of manufacturing processes. • Work on process improvements in efficiency, productivity, process capability, risk, and cost reduction. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement efficient manufacturing workflows. What you need to succeed: • Completed Sophomore-level status or higher toward a BS degree in an Engineering or Engineering Technology program (Electrical, Automation, Mechanical, Chemical, Engineering Physics or Manufacturing preferred). Students must be enrolled as student during the time of the internship (Recent or previous graduates will not be considered). • Willingness to relocate for Summer of 2027. • Ability to work a minimum of 10 weeks during the Summer of 2027. • Ability to work 40 hours/week during the summer. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities. • Interest in pursuing a full-time career in the areas listed above. • Ability to take ownership of assignments and complete them on time and accurately. • Desire to grow and take on new opportunities. • Reliable transportation. Schreiber Foods strives to do good through food every day. Based in North America, we’re a customer-brand leader in cream cheese, natural cheese, process cheese, beverages and yogurt. Our more than 10,000 employees and presence on five continents enable us to be an essential ingredient in our customers’ success. With annual sales of more than $7 billion, we partner with the best retailers, restaurants, distributors and food manufacturers around the globe. We also recognize our responsibility to do good in the world and are driven to make a difference in everything we do. Internship benefits: • Opportunity to complete real-world projects, participate in team meetings and contribute your ideas • Exposure to different areas of the business around the world • Internship program that includes engaging events and opportunities to build relationships at all levels • Relocation assistance (for eligible internships) • Rewards program for referring others • Eight free counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program • Company-provided retirement contributions per year through our 401(k) plan and Employee Stock Ownership Plan • Volunteer opportunities to give back to the community • Discounts on our products and more ​For positions that require any amount of travel: Valid driver's license, auto insurance (at least state minimum- more might be required), acceptable driving record per Schreiber Foods discretion, and vehicle that will ensure applicant can meet the travel necessities of the position are required. Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event, an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship. Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. Want to be alerted of new openings? Sign in and click the cloud in the upper-right corner to view your profile. From there you can setup Job Alerts .

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