Job Title: Industrial Engineer, Intern Position Location: Villa Rica, GA Reports To: Sr Industrial Engineer Seeking local candidates Georgia About the Company Sugar Foods LLC is a privately owned company with production facilities in Georgia, Massachusetts, California, and Mexico. Our products are sold and distributed throughout the U.S. and Canada. Sugar Foods manufactures and packages croutons, tortilla chips, crispy toppings, as well as cheese-based toppings. Additionally, Sugar Foods packages a variety of items including sugar, sweeteners, powdered creamer, and dried fruits and nuts. The Sugar Foods Way At Sugar Foods, the Customer is King, and our team is our Family. The vision of Sugar Foods is for our products to be on every plate and in every cup. We continue to grow our business and adapt to changing business conditions to consistently provide value to our customers, our associates, and our community, by adhering to high standards of quality and safety and always acting in a respectful and responsible manner. Position Summary This position will report to the Sr Industrial Engineer and will be responsible for being a technical expert and resource for the Sugar Foods Operations organization. The IE intern will assist in large-scale industrial engineering projects, conduct process and data analyses, and contribute to operational improvements. This role offers hands-on experience in engineering problem-solving, project support, and cross-functional collaboration. Key Responsibilities • Project Support: Lead or assist in engineering projects using MS Office Applications • Process Analysis: Perform time studies, process mapping, and cost-benefit analyses to develop standards for current and new processes • Operational Support: Support logistics operations with reporting, business analysis, and data management • Research & Improvement: Research best practices, labor productivity programs, and continuous improvement initiatives • Design & Layout: Assist in layout design and equipment placement as needed • Collaboration: Participate in group meetings, provide feedback, and work with other interns or team members • Quality & Cost Goals: Contribute to achieving performance, cost, and quality targets Qualifications / Requirements • Pursuit of Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university • Strong grasp of engineering fundamentals • Ability to manage multiple projects/tasks and adjust priorities as necessary • Strong leadership, interpersonal, communication and analytical skills • Proficiency with MS Office Applications, (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and MS Project) • Proficient in Visio, SQL systems, and AutoCAD • Ability to perform process/data analysis, time studies, and cost-benefit evaluations • Prior internship or project work in engineering or manufacturing preferred Sugar Foods Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of Sugar Foods Corporation is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws