Winland Foods, Inc., based in Oak Brook, IL, is a global manufacturer of private label and branded foods for retail and co-pack customers. We use only the finest ingredients and ensure every product we make meets the highest standards of taste, quality and accessibility. Across all our food categories, we offer customers a range of premium and value solutions to meet the evolving needs of the consumers. We work closely with our customers to offer consumer-loved brands and custom private label products, and also create new innovative products. We specialize in pasta, sauces, syrups, dressings, jams and jellies, pie fillings, pita chips, dry dinners, dry baking ingredients, and more. We have 20 manufacturing facilities across the United States, Canada, and Italy.
Employee Type:
Full time
Location:
IL Oak Brook
Job Type:
Administration
Job Posting Title:
Production Planning Intern
Job Description:
Position: Production Planning Intern / COOP
Location: 2015 Spring Road Suite 400, Oak Brook, IL 60523
Hybrid Schedule: Monday and Friday are remote, while Tuesday-Thursday are in office
Perks: Paid Internship with an additional one-time lump sum payment to support expenses
Duration: Summer Internship- May 20th to Mid/End-August
Job Summary:
Based out of our Oak Brook, IL office, this role will be heavily project focused, but also involve a variety of day-to-day activities. Primarily an analytical role, this role would support the business on accurate production planning, engage in demand reviews, and support the business in ensuring accurate forecasting.
As an intern/coop, you will work independently and as part of various teams, working toward goals on project assignments with guidance provided as needed with the intent of offering opportunities to develop the knowledge and skills to prepare the intern/coop for a career as a Packaging Engineer after graduation.
In addition to hands-on experience in Finance, this position will provide the intern with:
Formal orientation and on-boarding
Individualized development and feedback
Regular interface with Operations leadership through 'Lessons from Leaders' sessions
Exposure to one or more of our manufacturing and/or distribution operations
Organizational and time management skills in managing daily and project work
Experience working with Planning Systems
Networking opportunities
Presentation skills in providing presentation to the Operations Leadership Team
Qualifications:
Formal orientation and on-boarding
2 - 3 years of progress towards a bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or closely related major
Overall and within major GPA of 3.0 or higher
Demonstrated interest in Supply Chain, Operations Planning, and Business Administration through course work or previous internships
Computer savvy, knowledge of ERP systems, and strong skills in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft office applications
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to effectively interact with senior management
Excellent organizational skills
EEO Statement:
Winland Foods believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Winland Foods is a leading private label food manufacturer of pasta, dry dinners, condiments, syrups, and more with nearly 3,000 employees operating out of 14 production facilities in US, Canada, and Italy.
As a 'newly' established company, we are creating the building blocks for an innovative and agile organization that is purpose driven - delivering high quality food to our customers and communities. We foster an environment that encourages all employees to be heard, and values their contributions and ideas.
By joining Winland Foods, you become a part of a new team that values passion, collaboration, and strives to prosper with our customers.
To all recruitment agencies: Winland Foods does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to Winland Foods employees, or any company location(s). Winland Foods is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.