Internship - Manufacturing Operations (Corpus Christi, Houston, San Antonio) - HEB

H-E-B is one of the largest, independently owned food retailers in the nation operating over 420+ stores throughout Texas and Mexico, with annual sales generating over $34 billion. Described by industry experts as a daring innovator and smart competitor, H-E-B has led the way with creative new concepts, outstanding service and a commitment to diversity in our workforce, workplace and marketplace. H-E-B offers a wealth of career opportunities to our 145,000+ Partners (employees), competitive compensation and benefits program and comprehensive training that lead to successful careers.

Internship Summary

Helping Texans is the H-E-B Way. Spend 10 weeks with us exploring the retail industry as an H-E-B Intern. Program dates will be from June 2nd  – August 8th. The days and hours you’ll work will vary based on a retail schedule including some night and weekend shifts.

H-E-B self-manufactures 1,650+ products in our 13 Manufacturing Plants. Not to brag, but that includes 1.38 billion slices of bread, 59 million dozen tortillas, and 12,000,000 gallons of ice cream per year. And yay for the 39,000+ dairy cows it takes each day to manufacture our milk! Our goal is to achieve superior self-manufactured products through high quality, low cost products and services, so we can stay competitive and successful in the omnichannel business and delight our customers.

What’s in it for You?

• Oversee a project and create a solution for a current business challenge – we see these solutions get implemented across the business every summer
• Receive ongoing coaching, mentoring and development that will help you develop skillsets for your future career
• Network with Senior Leaders and Partners across all divisions
• Serve Texans through community outreach opportunities
• Go behind-the-scenes to learn more about our supply chain, logistics and retail operation divisions
• Collaborate and network with interns representing universities from across the nation

We’re looking for Interns with a Heart for People, Head for Business, and Passion for Results who...

• Have a willingness to learn and Inquisitive nature
• Strong verbal / written communication and presentation skills
• Organization and time-management skills
• Professionalism and willingness to collaborate in a team environment
• The ability to manage multiple priorities, shift focus between tasks, and pay attention to details
• Have the drive to get things done
• Are currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program
• Are currently enrolled in an associate's, bachelor’s or master’s degree program

Program Expectations

• Must have reliable transportation or be open to using public transportation
• Must be available for the entire 10 weeks
• The availability to commit to full-time work in-person for the duration of the Internship, and work a varying work schedule, if required

Physical and Other Requirements

• Function in a fast-paced, retail, office environment
• Lift up to 20 lbs on a regular basis
• Work rotating schedules

Projects previous Interns have worked on:

• A previous intern created a testing procedure which assesses all criteria for the feasibility of a new Milk Pallet. Identify all Partner/machine interfaces with the pallet as well as product fit and stability for these pallets in any action performed in the HEB Supply Chain.
• A previous intern evaluated the bread process from first unloading into the warehouse from manufacturing to final loading in the trailer to ship to the store. Documented a process flow map, capturing all the steps that Bread items go through within the warehouse.  

Who We Are

• H-E-B is one of the largest, independently owned food retailers in the nation, operating 420+ Stores (in different formats) throughout Texas and Mexico, with annual sales generating over $38.9 billion
• We hire talented people (154,000+ Partners), and give them autonomy to be creative in how they impact the business
• We’re a Partner-driven company with a Bold Promise: Because People Matter
• We embrace Diversity and Inclusion as core values, and support them with thriving company-wide programs

H-E-B Bridges Program

The H-E-B Bridges Program is a hiring initiative to connect talented people with disabilities to opportunities at H-E-B. To request accommodations related to a disability, during the application process email Bridges@heb.com with the subject line “INTERNSHIP.”

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