Continuous Improvement Internship bei KLN Family Brands

Continuous Improvement 

Internship

KLN Family Brands/Tuffy's Pet Foods

College Juniors and Seniors…We’re looking for you!

Our Story

KLN Family Brands is a 3^rd generation family-owned business that started in 1964 with its corporate headquarters located in Perham, MN, in the heart of MN lakes country.  Together, our companies manufacture a diverse and expanding range of high-quality human and pet food products.

At KLN Family Brands, our vision is that “We are a proud people-first company.  We are successful because of trust-based relationships, and first-rate products for our families and friends.  We better the world by caring for others.  We challenge.  We grow.   We inspire.”  

Some companies have to “fudge the story” a little.  Some need the extra “spin” to shine a positive light on themselves.  That’s not who we are at KLN Family Brands, and that’s not what we do.  We tell the story of our brand – our people, the quality & safety of our products, our tradition & trust, our bold innovation, and the way we treat our community & beyond.  We do it in a genuine way because we genuinely believe we’re a pretty amazing company.

We’re looking for a Continuous Improvement Intern for the summer of 2026 that is serious about a career in manufacturing. If you are willing to learn from the best and have a desire to participate in the growth of some of the fastest growing brands in the pet food industry, you’ve stumbled upon the right job.

The Opportunity

As a Continuous Improvement Intern, you’ll work closely with our Continuous Improvement Manager and various other team members. 

Daily Duties and Responsibilities:

• Interact with employees from various departments while maintaining food safety practices
• Attend and participate in tier meetings throughout the day
• Work on tasks from tier meetings and other operational initiatives within the business
• Assist with meetings, tasks, and projects related to strategic initiatives 

Unique Project:

• Capstone Waste/Cost Reduction Project
  1. Focus on reducing/eliminating waste and costs, in many different areas, to improve efficiency and profitability

You Will Learn Things Like:

• Innovation and creativity
• Goal setting and KPI measurement
• Analytical and critical thinking
• Problem solving
• Oral and written communication
• Teamwork and leadership
   
  

What You’ll Need to Be Successful at KLN Family Brands/Tuffy’s Pet Foods:

• At least a Junior in college pursuing a degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering
• The ability to dedicate 10-12 weeks to the internship program for the summer of 2026
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• The ability to work in a team atmosphere and be a great co-worker
• The ability to work on-site at our Perham, MN facility for the summer 

Interns who demonstrate exceptional performance and a passion for our business may have the opportunity for full-time employment upon graduation.

Pay for this position will be a percentage of industry standards based on typical full-time starting salaries and will depend on your year in school and your timeline to graduation.