Operations Management Intern

Pacific Seafood offers a unique, 12-week internship program that gives interns the chance to make an immediate impact on our company. Starting with a structured orientation week at our corporate headquarters near Portland, Ore, you’ll be able to meet the team and learn the full scope of our business. Throughout the summer months, you’ll dive deep into a meaningful project for our company, which you’ll then present to our executive leadership team at the end of your internship. For graduating seniors looking to kickstart your career, there are plenty of opportunities to stay on full-time at the conclusion of your internship! Start your professional career with us, where we can invest in your development as a business professional, and build valuable leadership, work-ethic, and team-work capabilities!

At Pacific Seafood, we do more than just provide the world with the healthiest proteins on the planet. We are a family-owned business that is committed to the personal and professional growth of our team members, where we create opportunities for advancement and reward individual initiative and innovation. As a leader in the seafood industry, we know that the key to our success is investing in our people and inspiring our shared commitment to the core values of our Diamond Philosophy: Productivity, Quality, Excellence, and Teamwork.

This internship will provide a unique experience as the intern will be working closely with the local General Manager (GM) to gain an understanding of all aspects of what makes a large distribution center successful. Under the mentorship of the General Manager, you will learn how different departments work together and the intricacies of each department. You will also work to identify potential areas for improvement and develop a plan to implement those recommendations.

Key Responsibilities

• Be a role model in projecting and applying The Pacific Group Diamond Philosophy (Productivity, Quality, Excellence and Teamwork) at all times.
• Partner with the VP of Distribution to develop an understanding of the entire distribution process, associated process flows, and costing models through hands-on experience, observation, and analysis.
• Learn about the intricacies of each department – recommend ways to improve efficiencies and synergies.
• Use of continuous improvement, project management and change management practices.
• Observe and evaluate current process flows and create creative solutions to increase efficiencies.
• Prepare project overview and present findings to executive leadership.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.
  
  
  

What You Bring To Pacific Seafood

Required:

• Pursuit of a Business, Operations Management, or related undergraduate/graduate degree
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Targeted graduation of June 2025 or sooner
  
  
  

Preferred:

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Experience with various process improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma, Lean, or TQM
  
  
  

Total Compensation:

At Pacific Seafood, your base wage is only a portion of your overall compensation package. We invest in our Team Members through a comprehensive and attractive total rewards package, including but not limited to:

• Paid Sick Time
• Employee assistance program providing confidential professional counseling, financial and legal assistance at no charge to team members and immediate family members
• Product purchase program
  
  
  

Pacific Seafood is 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, or any other characteristic protected by law.