Intern - Operational Excellence (Operational Excellence)

Freshpet Talent Acquisition•Bethlehem, PA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

At Freshpet, our goal is to change the way people nourish their pets forever. We strive to strengthen the bond between people and our pets so that we both live longer, healthier, and happier lives while being kind to the planet. We believe that if we can create fresh, real foods that pets love and help them live healthier lives, their pet parents will also enjoy the many benefits of a rich life shared with a pet. We started off with a mission to change the way pet parents feed dogs and cats, but we also wanted to be a company that had a thoughtful approach to how we operate. We wanted to do things differently, make great products, but be gentle to the planet, good to the people who touch our business, and leave a positive impact with everything we do. We work hard every day to ensure that the original vision is met, starting with making the highest quality foods in our kitchens to running our business with integrity, transparency, and social and environmental responsibility. IT’S AMAZING WHAT CAN HAPPEN WHEN YOU START COMPLETELY FRESH! Freshpet is looking for an Operational Excellence Intern for Summer 2026 at our Bethlehem, PA facility. This summer internship's approximate dates are from May 2026 to August 2026. You will be working Monday – Friday, 40 hours maximum per week. Proposed Internship Project Project Identification: Self-Identified (Will be explained during internship) Developing & Documenting Management of Change Process Short Term Goals: Identify project opportunities and supporting Operations Long Term Goals: Work on and document a Management of Change process How You Will Make an Impact This position will support the Operational Excellence Team, which supports Safety, Quality, Production, Maintenance, and Sanitation, and will interact with every aspect of our production process. The OpEx Intern will be assigned duties that provide meaningful, practical hands-on experience across the areas of Operational Excellence. The OpEx Intern will have the opportunity to gain practical knowledge and skills in identifying opportunities for process improvement and supporting functions across the site. Experience will be obtained through learning and participating in team projects, daily meetings, and working with team members within the facility. Specific tasks and project assignments will cover a wide range of Operational Excellence responsibilities. Some examples could include: Participating in a project team Participating in Daily Tier Meetings Conducting Safety & Waste Walks Presenting Safety & Waste Walks to Leadership

Requirements

Enrolled at an accredited college/university while working towards a bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, operations, or business technology is preferred
You are at minimum in your sophomore year, in good standing as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student at your college or university
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite – Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Willingness to roll up sleeves and perform a variety of tasks necessary to support the organization
Proven leadership skills
Strong analytical thinking skills and quick acclimation to systems
Work in a cold environment
Learn quickly and work well independently
Collaborate, communicate, and work effectively in a team environment
Thrive in a fast-paced environment
Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Works with assigned priorities, projects, and timelines concurrently