What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Operations Intern position at MARTINS FAMOUS PASTRY SHOPPE?
Come join our Team as a Production operations Intern for Summer of 2026! We started with pastries handmade by Lois and Lloyd Martin produced inside of a garage and we have boomed into a multi-facility company where our many products are produced by machines and shipped domestically and internationally. Talk about a rich history and exciting future! As an employer of choice we offer physical, emotional, financial and professional benefits including 401K, disability insurance and paid holidays.
As a member of the Martin’s Family, the Production Operations Intern assists the Plant Management Team with executing projects and daily activities necessary to support the production at Martin’s.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Materials Management activity.
- Production Planning such as release WO’s, monitor currently-planned order execution via reports, assist with shipping processing/documentation, update internal customers with order status as needed
- Inventory Management such as cycle counting, BOM audits, pick/issue materials, monitor inventory levels and coordinate inventory levels with production schedules to achieve business goals
- Manufacturing Engineering project work
- Review Routings for accuracy, make recommendations &/or implement improvements
- Cost Analysis to evaluate different production methods to determine opportunities for improvement
- Process Capability Studies to collect data to support assessment of equipment & process capabilities; cycle time, repeatability, sources of variation, etc.
- Create and update SOP’s
- Audit existing procedures
- Continuous Improvement project support
*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.*
Education and/or Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Currently attending accredited institution pursuing a degree in Operations Management, Business Administration, or similar field.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.