Job Description

General Pet Supply


Work Location: WI - Franklin
Job Code: 10384


Central Specialty Pet, a division of Central Garden & Pet, is looking for qualified summer interns to join our Operations team! Paid 10-week Summer 2024 Operations Internship positions will reside in the Aquatics, Small Animal, Pet Bird and Wild Bird business segments at our Franklin, WI location. Our Operations Summer Internships are designed to provide you with an outstanding learning experience and a realistic immersion of working full time at our company.

What can you expect to get out of this internship?

• You will be entrusted with challenging business projects.
• You will have the opportunity to own specific real-world projects that will have a direct impact on business results.
• You will also have the opportunity to work with passionate people and receive continuous coaching and mentoring from your manager and colleagues.
• Your will have the opportunity to work with the development and implementation of training playbooks for manufacturing employees.

These are some example projects you may work on as a Summer Intern:

• Assist with the delivery of data collection, gap analysis in skills or training requirements and training programs.
• Build the skills matrix overlay for various departments and report data that can deliver actions for manufacturing leadership on skills gaps.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and provide feedback to the Operations team.
• Assist with the maintenance and updating of training materials.
• Design or get creative with different training platforms to include videos, SOP’s, and Job Aids.

What are we looking for in you?

• Enrolled in manufacturing, communications, or data analytics course of study at an accredited university.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Exposure with learning management systems (LMS).
• Experience with various generic training programs.
• Experience data mining and consolidating information that delivers clear messaging.
• Experience or exposure to manufacturing operations.

If you thrive in a fast-paced team environment and are looking to gain broad experience in various aspects of the business and operations function, then we invite you to apply now for this exciting opportunity.

A little bit about us:

Central Specialty Pet, a division of Central Garden & Pet, includes brands like Aqueon, Zilla and Kaytee. Our Operations team is responsible for developing and implementing training programs that will support in the overarching training and skills matrix for all aspects of manufacturing, including production, quality control, and safety. At Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ: CENT and CENTA), we believe home is at the center of our lives, and our employees are driven by our purpose to nurture happy and healthy homes. Our company is made up of thousands of people across North America, with an emerging footprint across the U.K., Mexico, China and Canada - all dedicated to helping gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. We are united by our mission to lead the future of the garden and pet industries…one blade of grass and one wagging tail at a time. Visit our website at www.central.com to learn more.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.