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The Hershey Company · 5 hours ago

Intern Operations Excellence (Spring 2026)

Memphis, TN

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Spring

The Hershey Company is seeking an Operations Excellence Intern/Co-Op for Spring and Summer 2026 in Memphis, TN. This internship aims to provide students with real-world experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods and Food processing industry, focusing on continuous improvement and Hershey Lean methodologies.

ConfectioneryFood and BeverageManufacturingService IndustrySnack Food

No H1B

Responsibilities

Recipe standardization across all equipment (remove old and ensure all recipes are identified correctly)

5S activities (Focus on Consumable item location and quantities, working with the PM pillar)

RCO Implementation based on input from Process Leads

CI Projects (specific projects based on timing of individual coming on board) Work with Process Leads on existing projects

Work with operators to identify project opportunities on the lines (Go-Do’s)

Other items as needed

Qualification

Continuous ImprovementLean ManufacturingTeam CollaborationProblem Solving

Required

Must be an undergraduate student majoring in engineering at the sophomore level or higher

Company

The Hershey Company

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The Hershey Company is headquartered in Hershey, Pa., and is an industry-leading snacks company with a purpose to make more moments of goodness through its iconic brands.

Founded in 1894