Production Intern (Industrial & Systems Engineering)

Job Description

Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Production Intern to support our Continuous Improvement and Industrial Systems initiatives. This internship is ideal for students with strong problem-solving skills, demonstrated leadership experience, and a desire to explore a future career in the North Jackson area. The intern will work primarily in the Production department, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to enhance processes and drive efficiency.

The dates of the internship will be May 18, 2026, thru August 7, 2026. The intern will be paired with a dedicated mentor for guidance and professional growth. Regular one-on-one coaching sessions will provide ongoing support, feedback, and educational opportunities. Projects will include tangible metrics and goals designed to yield measurable results, enhancing the intern’s learning experience.

Position Responsibilities include, but not limited to

• Work alongside the Production team on workflow optimization
• Contribute to process mapping, time studies, and bottleneck evaluations
• Provide insights on system performance and recommend corrective actions
• Assist with data collection and analysis to identify areas for process optimization
• Participate in root-cause analyses, brainstorming sessions, and Kaizen events
• Implement small-scale improvement projects under guidance from experienced engineers
• Partner with Quality, Safety, and other relevant departments to ensure holistic process improvements
• Communicate findings, project updates, and results to stakeholders
• Leverage prior leadership experience (Resident Assistant, class officer, campus organization officer, etc.) to coordinate small project teams
• Gain hands-on industry experience through one-on-one coaching sessions with an assigned mentor

Required Skills and Experience

Preferred Skills and Experience

Physical Requirements

Company Overview

Mom’s Meals is a home-delivered meal service providing fully prepared, refrigerated meal solutions direct to homes nationwide for over 25 years. We provide seniors, patients recovering post-discharge and those managing a chronic condition with tailored nutrition solutions to manage their specific needs. If you are passionate about the well-being of others and have a strong sense of community, Mom’s Meals could be the place for you! We are a family operated business looking for fun, compassionate, and friendly people who want to make a difference in the lives of others.

EEO

Mom’s Meals complies with all applicable federal and state non-discrimination laws. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regards to race, religion, national origin, ancestry, color, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or military status.