Plant Operations Intern

Hoffmaster, 2920 N. Main St, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America

Posted Monday, January 5, 2026 at 6:00 AM

For more than 75 years, Hoffmaster has elevated the way people dine, entertain and bake though premium sustainable tableware. Be a part of what's next and
Elevate Your Career with Hoffmaster!

We’re looking for a Plant Operations Intern to support initiatives focused on identifying, measuring, and reducing material waste on key production assets. This internship provides hands‑on, project‑based experience working directly with machine operators, support staff, and operations leaders to make waste more visible and drive cost‑saving and efficiency improvements.

• Support the setup of waste tracking or sampling methods on key manufacturing assets
• Work closely with machine operators and support staff to understand processes and waste drivers
• Analyze and categorize waste streams to quantify impact and identify trends
• Help make waste‑related costs and improvement opportunities visible through data and reporting
• Develop recommendations for process improvements and, where appropriate, assist with implementation
• Support continuous improvement efforts focused on material efficiency and cost savings

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related field
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Interest in manufacturing operations, process improvement, and cost reduction
• Comfort working with data, observations, and hands‑on analysis

Safety – Teamwork – Customer Focus – Ownership – Initiative – Creativity

At Hoffmaster, our Organizational Values and strong sense of Integrity guide how we work and engage with each other every day. The Manufacturing Waste & Process Improvement Intern will demonstrate these values by supporting safe, data‑driven approaches to identifying and reducing material waste. This role exemplifies Teamwork through close collaboration with machine operators, support staff, and operations partners to understand processes and drive improvements.

The intern maintains a strong Customer Focus by helping improve efficiency and reduce waste that ultimately supports product quality and value; takes Ownership of waste tracking and analysis efforts; shows Initiative by identifying improvement opportunities; and applies Creativity to develop practical, actionable solutions that drive cost savings and operational excellence.

At Hoffmaster, we believe every person deserves to feel successful. That’s why we provide a total rewards package designed to support our employee’s success –at work, at home, and in life. This includes:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurances, Tuition and Student Loan repayment assistance, Physical and Mental wellness programs, Paid vacation and holidays, Employee Assistance Program, and more. Learn more about our Benefits at  !

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement:
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

Hoffmaster, 2920 N. Main St, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America