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We select the finest ingredients the world has to offer, craft premium products made with love, and never settle for shortcuts. We believe that when we share our food, we share a part of ourselves - and that’s the only way we’d put our name on it. \nToday, our small family company has grown into a national leader in specialty olives, peppers, and sauces under the leadership of CEO Jeff Mezzetta, and our commitment to quality has never wavered. With an 80-year legacy behind us and a bright future ahead, we’re seeking passionate, driven candidates to help us bring our cherished family traditions to a new generation.\nThe ideal candidate will have an immediate connection to our Core Ingredients: \nCrunchy Crunchy: We are hungry for excellence.\nOwn It: We think and act as an owner - with appetite, initiative, and responsibility.\nConnection: We build authentic relationships that foster trust and open communications.\nVibrance: We come to work eager and passionate about fulfilling our vision. When we share our work, we share a part of who we are.\nProgram Objective\nThe Continuous Improvement / Industrial Engineering Intern will develop hands-on experience in manufacturing performance analysis and process optimization by learning and applying Industrial Engineering methods focused on time study, cycle time, takt time, and line balancing. Throughout the duration of this 16 week program, the Intern will support Mezzetta’s effort to improve packaging line performance, reduce bottlenecks, and identify opportunities for efficiency and labor optimization.\nBy the end of the internship, the Intern will:\nUnderstand and apply time study and work measurement techniques.\nCalculate and interpret cycle time, takt time, and OEE-related metrics.\nIdentify bottlenecks and develop data-based process improvement proposals.\nDemonstrate practical Lean problem-solving in a real production environment.\nPresent technical findings and communicate improvement ideas effectively.\n16 Week Program Outline\nWeek 1 Focus Area - Orientation & Training\nOnboarding: Safety, GMP, food manufacturing overview\nOverview of Mezzetta packaging lines\nIntroduction to Lean concepts and time study methods\nWeek 2 Focus Area - Process Familiarization\nObserve selected packaging lines in operation\nMap process flow (from depalletizing to case pack)\nIdentify key workstations and operator roles\nWeek 3 - Focus Area - Time Study Training & Data Collection Plan\nLearn time study methods (manual stopwatch or digital)\nDefine cycle elements and observation approach\nCreate a data collection sheet and sampling plan\nWeeks 4 & 5 Focus Area - Execute Time Studies\nCollect detailed cycle time data for each station\nRecord operator performance, idle time, micro-stops\nValidate repeatability and accuracy of measurements\nWeek 6 Focus Area - Data Analysis: Cycle & Takt Time\nCalculate average cycle time per station\nCompute line takt time vs customer demand\nIdentify imbalances and bottlenecks\nWeek 7 Focus Area - Line Balancing & Optimization Opportunities\nUse data to evaluate workload distribution\nSimulate potential line balance improvements\nIdentify waste (waiting, motion, overprocessing)\nWeeks 8 & 9 Focus Area - Test Improvement Hypotheses\nWork with operators and supervisors to trial small changes (layout, sequence, method, job rotation)\nMeasure new cycle times and validate improvements\nWeek 10 Focus Area - Optimization Documentation\nStandardize improved methods\nDevelop or update standard work charts and SOPs\nWeeks 11 - 16 Focus Area - Sustainability & Handoff\nTrain operators or leads on improved process\nCreate visual management aids (takt board, KPI chart)\nWeek 16 Focus Area - Final Presentation\nPresent “Process Optimization Findings” to CI and Operations leadership:- What was studied\n- Data-driven findings\n- Implemented improvements and quantified benefits\n- Future recommendations\n\nRequirements\nMust be currently enrolled as a junior or senior in college and studying Electrical, Mechanical, Process Engineering or similarly manufacturing related discipline\nMust be able to be on site in American Canyon (flexible on hours/schedule)\nFamiliarity with the following is a plus:\nStopwatch or digital time study tools (Zebra, MODAPTS, etc.)\nExcel for data analysis and charts\nLine balancing diagrams\nStandard Work Sheet and Takt Board templates\nPay Range\n$27—$27 USD\nOur Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace:\nAt Mezzetta, we embrace diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where you know you belong. Part of that commitment includes a zero-tolerance policy and being an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at Mezzetta are solely based on merit, qualifications, abilities and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, family or parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. 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