Summer Intern - Operations

Position: Summer Intern 2026 - Operations

Job Description


Schnucks' Summer Intern Program is an immersive corporate internship based in our St. Louis, Missouri headquarters. Interns gain real-world experience in their designated department, and collaborate on a cross-functional, inter-disciplinary group project to present at the end of the summer. These are paid internships that require full-time attendance 6/1/2026 through 8/7/2026.

The 2026 Industrial Engineering Summer Internship supports multiple projects for our Store Operations team, focused on efficiency and productivity improvement
.

This role offers practical experience in multiple functions and an introduction to the company and culture at Schnucks.


This role requires 4 days in the office, 1 day remote, and is located in St Louis, Missouri.

Essential Responsibilities

• Leadership/ownership of assigned Industrial Engineering projects (e.g., labor standards, process flow, and layout optimization).
• Time and motion studies, data collection, research, and analysis to identify operational waste and bottlenecks.
• Hands-on learning and application of the Schnucks WORX system for labor planning, scheduling analysis, and engineered standards validation.
• Support all areas of Store Operations with a focus on improving efficiency, productivity, and profitability using Industrial Engineering methodologies.
• Cross-functional group project collaborating with other interns.

Minimum Requirements

• Required
  
  Education:
  
  Current and Fall 2026 enrollment in a Bachelor's or Master's Degree program, preferably in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, or a related Engineering field
  , and completed at least 30 credit hours.
• Available to work full-time Monday through Friday 6/1/26 - 8/7/26
  .

Required Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• Motivated to learn and detail oriented.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Proficient in Google and Microsoft applications, with strong analytical skills in Excel or other data analysis tools
  .
• Must be able to work remotely as necessary.
• Displays values consistent with Schnucks' COMET culture.

Additional Requirements - Internal Candidates:

• Store/Facility Teammates: minimum of six months employment with Schnucks preferred.
• Store Support Center Teammates: minimum of one year employment with Schnucks preferred.
• Must be in good standing (not on a performance improvement plan or active discipline).
• If invited for an interview, must have manager approval based on performance.

Schnucks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.