2025 Supply Chain Dairy Manufacturing Intern

Supply Chain Manufacturing Internship (Dairy Foods)

This internship offers valuable insight into the Dairy Manufacturing industry by providing leadership opportunities and real-world experiences.

The Dairy Manufacturing teams are the critical link to safely producing the highest quality dairy products. During this internship you will receive both technical hands-on manufacturing and leadership training to enhance your skillsets in addition to working with cross functional teams to evaluate and drive performance improvements.

Here are a few examples of previous projects that interns have chosen:

• Analyze and correct root cause of production downtime
• Improve operational efficiency on a production line
• Identify and create recommendations to minimize waste on a production line

Interns will also have the opportunity to network with leadership teams that oversee and influence employee safety, product quality, labor productivity, line efficiency, and material yield. Dairy Manufacturing operates 10 facilities nationwide. 

A manufacturing internship will set you on a fast track to plant and people leadership. Upon graduation, manufacturing interns will have the opportunity to apply for our Manufacturing Management Trainee (MMT) program. This program identifies and develops future leaders for Dairy Foods and equips them for leadership opportunities upon completion.

This internship requires relocating for the duration of the internship.

General Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, food science, dairy science, animal science, ag business, supply chain operations, logistics, manufacturing, agriculture or related majors

• Sophomore or Junior undergraduates preferred

• Demonstrated leadership in school/academic/industry related clubs

• Ability to relocate during May – August 2025 timeframe

• Previous experience within the general production and plant

manufacturing environment is preferred but not required

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

Neither Land O’Lakes, nor its search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this, please do not provide the information being requested.