Internship - Continuous Improvement Ops - Summer 2026

Under general supervision provides essential support for departmental functions that include a wide range of activities and initiatives.

• Perform operational and administrative functions as it relates to academic major.
• Independently work on special projects as assigned by functional leader.
• Assist in implementing functional strategies and contribute to the team's success in reaching goals and objectives.
• Support the departmental deliverables and be proactive in planning and supporting tasks.

Job Specific Responsibilities:

• Learn our Management Operating System and Focused Improvement Program. 
• Projects will focus on facilitating and documenting Root Cause Analysis events, mapping and documenting processes and suggest improvements to each. 
• Great internship for an Industrial Engineer wanting to learn how to apply their coursework to the production floor environment.

In addition to the responsibilities listed above, other duties may be assigned by your supervisor, as dictated by business necessity. 

• Have an applicable degree program and coursework that corresponds with the internship applied for. Prefer entering their Junior/Senior year of a 4-year degree program. Prefer a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. STEM students preferred.
• Applicable experience within the technical fields preferred. 
• Strong familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite 
• Attention to detail, the ability to multi-task and excellent communication skills are all essential to this position and effective presentation skills. 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Ability to interact and collaborate with a variety of individuals in a professional manner.  

Wells Enterprises is an EEO/AA employer M/F/Vet/Dis

Wells Enterprises, Inc. is the largest privately held ice cream manufacturer in the United States. Founded in 1913 by Fred H. Wells and run by the Wells family for generations, the company is an independent operating company of the Ferrero Group, one of the global leaders in sweet, packaged foods. 

Wells produces more than 200 million gallons of ice cream per year and distributes products in all 50 states. Wells manufactures its signature brand Blue Bunny®, lower-calorie Halo Top®, the iconic Bomb Pop®, and Blue Ribbon Classics®.

Wells employs nearly 4,000 ice cream aficionados across the country. The company is headquartered in Le Mars, Iowa, where Wells has made Le Mars the “Ice Cream Capital of the World” as the largest manufacturer of ice cream in one location.  Wells operates two manufacturing plants in Le Mars, Iowa, a manufacturing plant in Dunkirk, New York, and a manufacturing facility in Henderson, Nevada. Learn more at www.wellsenterprisesinc.com.

What We Offer

At Wells, we’re proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual incentive bonus based on Company performance.  Learn more about our benefits here.