Manufacturing Operations Analytics Intern - Summer 2026

Russell Stover•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

At Russell Stover, not only do we love chocolate, but we love our jobs! Every day we go to work exhibiting our values of excellence, innovation, entrepreneurship, responsibility, and collaboration. Working at Russell Stover you’ll be part of the leading manufacturer of boxed, seasonal, and sugar-free chocolates. For over 100 years, Russell Stover Chocolates, Whitman’s, and Pangburn’s have been crafted with the finest ingredients to bring happiness to generations. Today, we produce over 55 million pounds of chocolate annually, and our legacy brands can be found in 13 company-owned stores and over 9,000 wholesale accounts. Join our team and let’s continue making chocolate lovers happy! Join us for an eleven‑week summer internship where you’ll gain hands‑on experience, contribute to meaningful projects, and learn from teams across one of America’s most iconic chocolate brands. At Russell Stover, you’ll build real‑world skills, grow your network, and make an impact in a supportive, collaborative environment. A day in the life… As a Manufacturing Operations Analytics Intern , you’ll immerse yourself in the data that drives our production environment. Your work will include evaluating existing dashboards and data pipelines to understand how information moves across the organization. You’ll contribute to the creation and enhancement of SAP Analytics Cloud dashboards, testing visual designs and ensuring the insights presented are accurate and meaningful. You’ll also document data definitions, logic, and process controls to support consistency and transparency. Collaboration will be a key part of your role as you partner with teams in Operations, Finance, and IT to gather requirements, share findings, and help transform business needs into dependable analytics solutions.

Requirements

Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business Analytics, Data Analytics or similar degree with a graduation between December 2026 and June 2028.
Strong experience in Excel and data disipline
Curious, proactive, and eager to learn
Ability to work independently and in a team setting
Strong attention to detail and willingness to take initiative
Excellent communication skills and the ability to speak, read, and write English fluently, with or without an accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Interest in the consumer packaged goods or manufacturing industry

Responsibilities

Review and interpret existing dashboards and underlying data sources to assess performance and data quality
Develop, standardize, and validate SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) dashboards to support operational reporting
Document data definitions, process flows, and control points to ensure accuracy and consistency
Collaborate with cross‑functional partners in Operations, Finance, and IT to gather requirements and support analytics initiatives
Participate in weekly check-ins with your manager
Attend professional development workshops and networking events
Deliver a final presentation showcasing your project outcomes and learnings.
Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure product quality and maintain compliance with food safety standards.
Complete and follow FSQA training and programs to comply with regulatory requirements, ensure consumer safety, and support the plant’s food safety and quality objectives.
Promptly report and take appropriate action on any observed or potential food safety hazards, process deviations, or non-conformities by notifying the designated plant supervisor, in accordance with your role and responsibilities.
Actively contributes to the continuous improvement of the company’s Food Safety Culture through engagement and actions aligned with your role.