Quality Food Safety Intern at Bimbo Bakeries USA in Topeka, KS

Have you ever enjoyed Arnold®, Brownberry® or Oroweat® bread? A Thomas’® English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee®, Entenmann’s® or Marinela® cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USA!

More than 20,000 associates in bakeries, sales centers, offices and on sales routes work to ensure our consumers have the freshest products at every meal. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we provide a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes development and allows our associates to be their authentic selves.

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Salary Rate: $19-21/ hour

The Bimbo Bakeries USA Summer Internship Program affords students a remarkable experience to participate in fast-paced real world projects designed to further develop strategic project management, analytical problem solving, and managerial leadership skills. Mentors will be designated to guide student collaborations and project work in each area. Students will be exposed to a variety of functional areas of the business and also have the chance to connect with leaders in the organization for learning and development opportunities.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Perform data analysis to identify opportunities for cost savings and waste reduction by fully utilizing corrective maintenance systems.

Conduct process studies to discover opportunities for increased maintenance line effectiveness.

Rigorous collection, analysis and response to data to leverage maintenance systems to implement improved controls.

Provide assistance in design and execution of various projects (systems and floor), including effective down day planning.

Update Facility Drawings to include main plant steam, air, HVAC, and water lines.

Develop Spare Part Initiatives to include critical spare parts and management of parts process.

Assist in predictive maintenance program development and implementation.

Key Behavioral Competencies:

Capable of interacting and effectively communicating with all levels of the organization, with the ability to thrive in a team environment.

Maintenance of the confidentiality of any personal or company information encountered.

Excellent organizational and communication (written & oral) skills.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Education and Work History:

Candidate should be currently in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree

Previous Co-op or intern experience is a plus

Flexible schedule available, however, must be willing to work at minimum 30 hours / week.

The physical and mental demands described in each job posting are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of each job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of each job.

Bimbo Bakeries USA is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, any other classification protected by law.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.