Production Internship
Have you ever enjoyed Arnold®, Brownberry® or Oroweat® bread? A Thomas’® English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee®, Entenmann’s® or Marinela® cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USA!
Bimbo Bakeries USA is part of Grupo Bimbo, the world’s largest baking company with operations in 33 countries. Bimbo Bakeries USA (BBU) employs 20,000 associates across the U.S. in bakeries, sales centers, corporate offices and on sales routes to ensure our consumers have the freshest products to feed their families at every meal. But our associates come to work for much more – the chance to feed their own lives through exciting work that offers the opportunity to make a real difference in their professional and personal lives every day.
Production Internship is a paid opportunity that affords students a remarkable experience to participate in fast-paced real-world projects designed to further develop strategic project management, analytical problem solving, and managerial leadership skills. Mentors will be designated to guide student collaborations and project work in each area. Students will be exposed to areas such as engineering, and operations.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Demonstrated acquired knowledge of bakery operations/processing/formulations and bakery equipment
- Demonstrated knowledge of safety related issues including compliance with State, Federal and Local regulations
- Analyze data using all systems including and work with other departments to establish goals and make the right
- Assist all teams throughout the bakery to achieve their goals
- Identify process improvement needs and assisted in establishing sustainable continuous improvement
- Multi-task and problem solve in a challenging environment
- Connect with people across hierarchies and develop strong relationships
- The ability to help the transformation team throughout the bakery to achieve and sustain the desired goals
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Food/Baking Science, Industrial, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering
- Must be willing to work any shift and overtime if needed
- Ability to connect with people across hierarchies and develop strong relationships
- Must possess strong leadership, computer, and communication (verbal and written) skills
- Ability to analyze data, multitask and problem solve in a fast paced challenging environment
- The ability to help the transformation team throughout the bakery to achieve and sustain the desired goals
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including off shifts and weekends
- Capable of interacting with all organization levels; ranging from entry level Associates to Bimbo’s Senior Leadership Management team with an ability to thrive in a team environment
Be a part of a company that is dedicated to protecting our planet:
- All of our U.S. operations have been powered with 100% renewable electric energy since July 2019, with energy created through a Wind Farm backed by a Virtual Power Purchase Agreement with Invenergy
- Bimbo Bakeries USA was named EPA ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for the fourth year in a row for superior leadership, innovation and commitment to environmental protection through energy efficiency
- We have 18 ENERGY STAR® Certified facilities
- Our Manufacturing operations divert greater than 95% of waste from landfill
- Over 1500 of our vehicles utilize alternative fuel – propane, compressed natural gas, electric, or hybrid
- Bimbo Bakeries USA has committed to 100% sustainable packaging across its portfolio by 2025. All product bags, pouches and wrappers are currently recyclable through Terracycle
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Bimbo Bakeries USA is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, disability, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, reassignment, layoff, discharge, education, training and all other working conditions. To further the principle of equal employment opportunity, Bimbo Bakeries USA has developed affirmative action plans for minorities and women, qualified individuals with disabilities, and Vietnam-era and special disabled veterans and other protected veterans.