Operations Planning Internship

Operations Planning Internship KLN Family Brands/Kenny’s Candy & Confections College Juniors and Seniors…We’re looking for you! Our Story KLN Family Brands is a 3 rd generation family-owned business that started in 1964 with its corporate headquarters located in Perham, MN, in the heart of MN lakes country. Together, our companies manufacture a diverse and expanding range of high-quality human and pet food products.

At KLN Family Brands, our vision is that “We are a proud people-first company. We are successful because of trust-based relationships, and first-rate products for our families and friends. We better the world by caring for others. We challenge. We grow. We inspire.”

Some companies have to “fudge the story” a little. Some need the extra “spin” to shine a positive light on themselves. That’s not who we are at KLN Family Brands, and that’s not what we do. We tell the story of our brand – our people , the quality & safety of our products, our tradition & trust , our bold innovation , and the way we treat our community & beyond . We do it in a genuine way because we genuinely believe we’re a pretty amazing company.

We’re looking for an Operations Planning Intern for the summer of 2027 that is serious about a career in food manufacturing, specifically within the confectionary industry. If you are willing to learn from the best and have a desire to participate in the growth of some of the fastest growing brands in the confectionary industry, you’ve stumbled upon the right job.

The Opportunity As an Operations Planning Intern , you’ll work closely with our Operations Planning Manager and the entire operations team.

Daily Duties And Responsibilities

• Analyze and evaluate current routing processes
• Review and assess current scheduling sequences for efficiency and effectiveness
• Analyze historical and current customer minimum requirements
• Collaborate closely with the sampling team to identify trends, gain operational insight, and improve processes

Unique Projects

• Automate sample requests and shipping
• Evaluate and refine customer minimum requirements
• Optimize routing strategies to improve overall utility, efficiency, and resource utilization

You Will Learn Things Like

• Innovation and creativity
• Goal setting and KPI measurement
• Analytical and critical thinking
• Problem solving
• Oral and written communication
• Teamwork and leadership

What You’ll Need to Be Successful at KLN Family Brands/Kenny’s Candy & Confections:

• At least a Junior in college pursuing a degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field
• The ability to dedicate 10-12 weeks to the internship program for the summer of 2027
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• The ability to work in a team atmosphere and be a great co-worker
• The ability to work on-site at our Perham, MN facility for the summer

Compensation The starting hourly rate of pay is $17.94 and will be a percentage of industry standards based on typical full-time starting salaries, and will depend on your year in school and timeline to graduation.

Potential Interns who demonstrate exceptional performance and a passion for our business may have the opportunity for full-time employment upon graduation.