[Summer Internship] Business Process Optimization Intern

FOODMatch

Posted 5 days ago

Internship

New York, New York

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The intern will evaluate, map, and document business processes to identify opportunities for optimization and operational efficiency. They will also support AI-based initiatives, such as workflow automation and chatbot development, while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

You are a curious and detail-oriented student pursuing a degree in a related field, possessing strong analytical and communication skills. You have proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, and a proactive, solutions-oriented attitude to support business process optimization initiatives.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

AI tools

Job Description

Company Description

FOODMatch is looking for a motivated, curious, and detail-oriented intern to join our team for the summer, from early June through August 15th. This internship is a great opportunity for a student interested in business operations, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration within a growing food manufacturing and distribution company.

FOODMatch is a producer and importer of Mediterranean specialty foods with a focus on olives, antipasti, and ingredients. Founded in 1996, FOODMatch has built a reputation for traditionally and responsibly crafted products, partnering closely with growers and producers to ensure exceptional quality throughout every step of the production process. Through the hands of our growers, we create great tasting, responsibly produced, authentic foods that nurture community and enhance quality of life.

Job Description

The intern will support projects focused on evaluating business processes, identifying opportunities for optimization, improving standardization, and helping teams operate more efficiently across functions. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience and exposure to different areas of the business while contributing to meaningful operational initiatives.

What You’ll Support

  • Assist in evaluating, mapping, and documenting current business processes and workflows
  • Identify opportunities for process optimization, standardization, and operational efficiency
  • Support AI-based process improvement initiatives; projects may include workflow automation, customer service chatbot/agent development, or AI-enabled knowledge tools
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to better understand workflows, challenges, and business needs
  • Help organize information, analyze data, and support continuous improvement initiatives
  • Create presentations, process documentation, summaries, and reports
  • Participate in meetings and contribute ideas and recommendations

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

  • Curious mindset and strong willingness to learn
  • Strong attention to detail and process-oriented thinking
  • Self-starter with a proactive and solutions-oriented attitude
  • Open-minded, adaptable, and comfortable asking questions
  • Excited to work in a collaborative, fast-paced, and hands-on environment
  • Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
  • Interest or familiarity with AI tools and emerging technologies is a plus

Additional Information

Preferred Background

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Industrial Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Analytics, or a related field
  • Interest in process evaluation, operational efficiency, continuous improvement, or business transformation initiatives

This internship offers the opportunity to work closely with cross-functional teams, gain exposure to real business operations, and contribute to projects that help improve how the organization operates and collaborates.

  • Compensation: up to USD 18 - hourly
  • FOODMatch

    Through the hands of our growers, we create great tasting, responsibly produced authentic foods that nurture community and enhance your quality of life. FOODMatch is a specialty food manufacturer and importer of global specialty foods spanning 14 countries and 5 continents. Originating from culinary-rich locations such as Greece, France, Italy, Spain, USA, Morocco, Peru and South Africa, our 500+ catalog of items each offer a distinct advantage in quality, packaging and value. We supply dry, perishable and frozen products that are innovative, responsibly produced and all-natural. FOODMatch operates through either joint manufacturing ventures for company owned brands or exclusive distribution agreements with innovative manufacturers who have the long-term commitment, desire, and capacity to build a strong franchise for their brands in the U.S. and Canada. FOODMatch leverages its strategic industry alliances and strong relationships with importers, regional distributors, retail chains, multi-unit foodservice chains, and independent end-users to launch and build our brands. We achieve product placement in the highest profile retail and foodservice venues, providing a national showcase for our brands and products. FOODMatch also supplies industrial and private label customers. To learn more about FOODMatch, please visit us on the web at www.foodmatch.com or give us a call at (212) 244-5050.

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