What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern- Supply Chain PA position at Monin, Inc?
About Us
We create with care, and we innovate with purpose. More than flavor producers, we are passionate professionals who aim to gather our people, partners, and customers with a shared spirit of confidence, respect, and entrepreneurship. We produce clean, authentic, and versatile beverage solutions that make every sip so much better, all with a determined pursuit of sustainably sourced, quality ingredients. Each bottle filled comes with a commitment to natural ingredients, extraordinary taste, high standards of service, and trade ingenuity. We are honored to be part of the drinks you craft, joining our creativity to make life more flavorful.
About the Opportunity
The Monin Flavor Academy Internship Program is your chance to dive into the vibrant world of flavor creation and business innovation. Over 9 immersive weeks, you’ll gain hands-on experience, collaborate across departments, and contribute to projects that bring Monin’s mission to life. This is more than just an internship; it’s a chance to learn from passionate professionals, sharpen your business and creative instincts, and leave your mark on a global flavor brand.
Project Overview
This internship offers a hands-on opportunity to support the launch and early development of Poka, our digital knowledge-sharing and productivity platform. The intern will play a key role in helping identify process gaps, troubleshoot operational challenges, and develop solutions that make daily workflows smoother and more efficient for employees across the department.
This project directly supports the Supply Chain team’s goals of enhancing operational visibility, improving training materials, and streamlining communication so employees can perform their work more effectively.
What You’ll Do
· Poka Integration
· Assist in the initial rollout and setup of Poka.
· Help upload content, organize information, and ensure workflows are functional.
· Identify early-stage system gaps or user challenges.
· Lean Manufacturing Practices
· Support initiatives that reduce waste, increase efficiency, and improve process flow.
· Participate in evaluating current operations and identifying improvement opportunities.
· Operations Immersion
· Spend structured time with each supervisor to gain firsthand knowledge of day-to-day activities.
· Document processes, challenges, and improvement opportunities.
· Process Troubleshooting & Solution Finding
· Observe current workflows, identify pain points, and help develop practical solutions to simplify tasks for employees.
Your Secret Ingredients
- Keep the Customer at Center Point— You take pride in going the extra mile for your customers and putting them above all else.
· Pay Attention to the Details—Your goal is to get things right the first time.
· Listen to Understand — You give your undivided attention to better understand your tasks.
· Find a Way — You are willing to do whatever it takes to accomplish the job.
· Look Ahead and Anticipate— You believe preventing issues is better than fixing them.
Other Qualifications & Considerations
· Strong interest in operations, supply chain, or continuous improvement.
· Ability to observe, analyze, and document processes clearly.
· Willingness to ask questions, learn from supervisors, and explore how systems support daily work.
· Good communication and organizational skills.
· Excel, PowerPoint, Business Central (BC), Email, Teams, Word, and other standard office applications.
· Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
· A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and take on new challenges.
What We Offer
· Hands-on experience in the fast-paced world of supply chain management.
· Mentorship from experienced professionals in the field.
· Opportunities to network with industry leaders.
· Potential for extension or future employment based on performance.
Monin is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.
Monin is a Drug Free Workplace and does pre-employment drug screening.
Monin participates in e-verify
When you join Monin Gourmet Flavorings, you’re doing much more than switching companies to advance your career. You are becoming part of the Monin Family. We are a diverse group of talented professionals who drive innovation, embrace change and growth, and celebrate the global community which is Monin.