Operations Internship (Paid)

Make a Difference in YOUR Career!

Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.

We are the world’s largest bottler for retailers and A-brands.  Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe and North America.  Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.

Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game.  We are solutions-based.  We are innovative.  We seek out new challenges and conquer them.  This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too:  Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best.

Stop and think: how would YOU put our drinks on every table?

The Refresco Internship Program offers college degree-seeking students the opportunity for professional growth while meeting the business needs of the company. The program is an extension of the educational process, providing practical experience to complement formal classroom work. The co-op program recruits students from colleges to give them an opportunity to work in a professional environment related to their field of study.

Essential Functions:

• Assist in the analysis and development of supply chain metrics and business processes.
• Experience various assignments in Production, Warehouse Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Planning, Transportation
• Engineering, Customer Integration, Supply Chain Strategy and Safety Processes.
• Assist in the analysis and development of Safety Processes, Systems & Training.
• Work on large projects and manage time and effort without need for constant supervision.
• Learn to manage production staff to attain production and quality goals.
• Learn various statistical modeling and developing reporting tools.
• Assist in organizing and facilitating team meetings to achieve continuous process improvement.
• Analyze root cause and implement appropriate corrective action to solve throughput related problems.
• Addressing production and postproduction issues.
• Identifying process efficiencies and solutions to implement within our manufacturing and warehousing businesses. Some examples include: reducing waste, improving safety, improving frontline performance, analyzing/optimizing line efficiency and output, or improving compliance to standards.
• Developing interpersonal and communication skills to successfully lead a frontline workgroup.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Detail-oriented
• Task oriented

Skills/Qualifications:

• Computer experience
• Knowledge of Safety Procedures
• Ability to move rapidly through increasing levels of responsibility, including managerial positions, based on performance.

Education and Experience:

• Currently pursuing a College Degree in Engineering, Food Science, Operations/Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Organizational Leadership & Supervision, Business Management (other related majors will be considered).
• Graduate with Bachelor’s degree within one (1) year of internship completion

Join Refresco TODAY and enjoy a rewarding CAREER! 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Refresco is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  Refresco does not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, status in uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.