Your Opportunity as an Operations Management Intern
As an intern within our Operations Management team, you’ll be a working part of our Plant Logistics team and understand how large-scale operations and logistics teams function in unison. You will have the opportunity to learn how our supply chain operates- from procurement of raw materials all the way through shipping finished goods out to customers. This internship will be a real-life display of not only manufacturing but will also get a front row seat to how all supply chain roles in the enterprise work together to meet the same end goal.
Location: Orrville, OH
Work Arrangements: 100% On site
In this role you will:
- Reconcile inventory transactions, file shipment documentation, and provide support in daily shipment activities.
- Support audit requirements as needed by pulling documentation and assist with any corrective actions.
- Act as single point of contact for setting daily dock appointments inbound raw materials.
- Record raw material receipts in Oracle (purchasing) System as needed to ensure prompt payment.
- Create and oversee process for central filing location of certificate of analysis documentation.
- Assist the plant procurement team in reviewing daily Material Requirements Reports (MRP) and issuing purchase orders to replenish inventory.
- Support an improvement project identified during the co-op term with a final report-out to leadership at the conclusion of the rotation.
- Support Logistics team with special projects as needed.
- Support Safety and Quality initiatives.
- Exposure to many different supply chain and operations computer-based systems.
What we are looking for:
- A Sophomore or higher with requisite educational experience in supply chain, logistics, warehousing, or another relevant field
- A well-rounded skill set including computer and analytics experience, adaptability, creative problem solving and effective communication
- A passion to help in our Inclusion, Diversity & Equity journey – working toward a thriving community where everyone feels mutual respect, a sense of belonging and can express their whole selves
Application Period:
- Application period closes on November 1st, 2025
Why Choose the J.M. Smucker Company’s Internship Program?
Are you seeking an exceptional internship experience at a Fortune 500 company? At Smucker, we are dedicated to providing a world-class, award-winning internship that offers you the opportunity to:
- Learn: Unlock your potential in a collaborative and supportive environment where you are treated like a true peer and challenged to be your best.
- Grow: Benefit from hands-on training with a dedicated mentor and connect with peers and leaders throughout the company.
- Lead: Contribute to high-profile projects that support our Company’s growing categories like snacks, coffee and pet food.
Additional Perks:
Along with engaging work, we offer a variety of benefits to ensure your internship is both rewarding and memorable. These include:
- Unique opportunities to network and interact with company leadership
- Customized professional development sessions
- Networking events and social outings with fellow interns
- Access to a fully equipped fitness center, complete with a basketball court, indoor walking track, and recreational league sports
- The Orchard, our gourmet cafeteria, offering breakfast and lunch with seasonal and locally-sourced ingredients
- A competitive compensation package, including paid corporate holidays
- Employee discounts at our Company Store
- A housing stipend for interns relocating for the program
Experience an internship where you can learn, grow, and lead — all while being part of something special at Smucker.
Learn more about working at Smucker:
- Our Internship Program
- Delivering on Our Purpose
- Our Continued Commitment to Ensuring a Workplace for All
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