Project Management Intern at Sargento in Plymouth, Wisconsin

Job Description:

Are you a natural problem-solver with a passion for cheese and a knack for organization? Are you looking to kickstart your career in project management? We're seeking a Project Management Intern to help bring our exciting initiatives to life!*Your Story**.*

You are enthusiastic, creative, analytical, collaborative and goal driven. You seek an opportunity to expand your skills and experiences in execution of project plans for assigned Corporate Portfolio priorities, with a focus on new product development and capacity expansion projects.

 

*Your Passion. Our Culture.*

At Sargento, you work for a company you believe in, with a family of people who believe in you.  Our culture stems from a simple premise: Hire good people and treat them like family.  At Sargento, you can make decisions based on how they affect people as well as the long-term health of our company.  You will be encouraged to make a meaningful difference in the community, in the company and in your career.  With diverse experiences and tools to learn and develop, you can transform your aspirations into reality.  If you're ready for the right place to belong and grow your career, you can find it here.

 

*Benefits that set us apart*

* Lead and own real and relevant projects aligned with business objectives 

* Gain valuable skills and experiences to become prepared for entry level opportunities 

* Mentorship and career development to learn and grow strengths and interests 

* Volunteer and community service projects to make a greater impact 

* Flexible, hybrid work schedule with optional remote Mondays and Fridays, onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; plus half day Fridays

* 5 unpaid days off for interns and 10 days unpaid days off for co-ops 

* Nationally competitive compensation

* Paid relocation and housing

* 401(k) employer contribution top 1% in the nation 

* Discounts in company/employee cheese store and to state/county-wide attractions and events

 

*What You Do. *

* Develop knowledge of project management practices and processes. Develop knowledge and utilize the Innovation Stage-Gate process for new products.

* Facilitate initiatives that reside within Sargento's Corporate Portfolio, thus including new products, new production capabilities, process improvements, cost optimizations, and/or technology implementations.

* Assist with the management of complex, strategic programs, and projects.

* Develop knowledge of internal operational and/or technical capabilities to assess and provide input in early project phases.

* Collaborate with functional business areas' project leaders to clarify overall project objective, scope, timeline, and needed resources.

* Facilitate project team meetings to establish deliverables, validate and confirm acceptance, track progress and project status, convey a sense of urgency to meet aggressive timelines, question appropriately, hold team members accountable, and provide recognition.

* As part of the project team, identify, mitigate, prioritize, manage, and help drive resolution of project and team issues, conflicts, constraints, dependencies, and risks in a time-sensitive manner.

* Recommend and manage changes to project scope, deliverables, timelines, and resources to ensure project success.

* Provide transparency to stakeholders with continuous communication through meeting minutes, project updates, status reports, presentations, and participation in leadership meetings as requested.

* Escalate risks to management in a timely manner and provide recommendations to resolve.

* Establish and maintain essential project and product documentation and retention. Provide support to project portfolio management and documentation as requested.

* Conduct post-project evaluations and assess results. Work with cross-functional project teams to optimize and create new processes to deliver project results.

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*Your Education and Qualifications.*

* Pursuing a degree in project management, business management, organizational development, communications or related field, having completed junior year prior to the start of the internship.

* Solid organizational and planning skills are required.

* Must be team-oriented, with the ability to work collaboratively and independently.

* Must enjoy challenges and be adaptable to changes in project scope and direction

* Valid driver's license, vehicle insurance, and vehicle required. There is no mass/public transit system to/from corporate housing location to company locations.

 

*Our Story.*

With over 2,400+ employees and net sales of nearly $1.8 billion, Sargento is a family-owned company that has been a leader in cheese for more than 70 years.  We created the world's first, successful pre-packaged sliced and shredded natural cheeses.  Sargento is based in Plymouth, Wisconsin, where we manufacture and market shredded, sliced and snack natural cheese products, as well as ingredients and sauces.  Sargento is known for the exceptional quality of our products and for product design, packaging and merchandising innovations that have transformed our industry. To learn more about our culture and values, please visit our website at [https://careers.sargento.com/us/en](https://careers.sargento.com/us/en).
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