<p>About Us</p> <p>The Marzetti Company (Nasdaq: MZTI) manufactures and sells specialty food products. Our retail brands include Marzetti dressings and dips, New York Bakery garlic breads, and Sister Schubert's dinner rolls, in addition to exclusive license agreements for Olive Garden dressings, Chick-fil-A sauces and dressings, Buffalo Wild Wings sauces, Arby's sauces, Subway sauces, and Texas Roadhouse steak sauces and frozen rolls. Our foodservice business supplies sauces, dressings, breads, and pasta to many of the top restaurant chains in the United States.</p> <p>At Marzetti, our mission is to make every meal better through high-quality, flavorful food. Led by our purpose, to nourish growth with all that we do, our team members are dedicated to creating great tasting food and cultivating deep and lasting relationships.</p> <p>Overview</p> <p>Still in school but ready to launch your career? The Marzetti Company Summer Internship Program is perfect for ambitious students looking to gain hands-on experience that will build more than just your resume - it will expand your career possibilities after graduation. Our Internship Program is designed to provide students with unique experiences tailored to their field of interest while also providing valuable insight into other key areas of the business.</p> <p>Marzetti is looking for an Intern to join the Operations Team in the summer of 2026! Over the course of our 12-week program, Interns take ownership of meaningful business projects, develop relationships with each other and with their teams, and share innovative ideas to support company growth. During the summer, we also nourish the personal and professional growth of our Interns through social activities, volunteer opportunities, and development sessions with company leadership.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <p>As a Operations Manufacturing Intern at The Marzetti Company, you will:</p> <ul> <li>Support multiple process improvement projects through various phases of project execution </li><li>Collect and analyze production data to identify trends and improvement opportunities. </li><li>Participate in continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., 5S, Kaizen, Lean). </li><li>Support quality assurance activities, including inspections and audits. </li><li>Manage and communicate project goals and progress </li><li>Partner cross-functionally to identify opportunities for improved production </li><li>Supports work plans, quality control, and material costs within established guidelines </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Currently pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, Engineering Leadership or a related field. </li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. </li><li>Excellent communication and teamwork abilities. </li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); familiarity with CAD or ERP systems is a plus. </li><li>Ability to work independently or as part of a team </li></ul> <p>Learning Outcomes:</p> <ul> <li>Gain practical experience in manufacturing operations and process improvement. </li><li>Develop technical and professional skills in a real-world setting. </li><li>Understand the importance of safety, quality, and efficiency in production environments. </li><li>Currently pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, Engineering Leadership or a related field. </li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. </li><li>Excellent communication and teamwork abilities. </li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); familiarity with CAD or ERP systems is a plus. </li><li>Ability to work independently or as part of a team </li></ul> <p>Learning Outcomes:</p> <ul> <li>Gain practical experience in manufacturing operations and process improvement. </li><li>Develop technical and professional skills in a real-world setting. </li><li>Understand the importance of safety, quality, and efficiency in production environments. </li></ul> <p>As a Operations Manufacturing Intern at The Marzetti Company, you will:</p> <ul> <li>Support multiple process improvement projects through various phases of project execution </li><li>Collect and analyze production data to identify trends and improvement opportunities. </li><li>Participate in continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., 5S, Kaizen, Lean). </li><li>Support quality assurance activities, including inspections and audits. </li><li>Manage and communicate project goals and progress </li><li>Partner cross-functionally to identify opportunities for improved production </li><li>Supports work plans, quality control, and material costs within established guidelines </li></ul>