Operational Excellence Intern
Beam Suntory
At Suntory Global Spirits, we craft spirits of the highest quality and deliver brilliant experiences to people around the world. Suntory Global Spirits has evolved into the world's third largest leading premium spirits company ... where each employee is treated like family and trusted with legacy. With our greatest assets - our premium spirits and our people - we're driving growth through impactful marketing, innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. Suntory Global Spirits is a place where you can come Unleash your Spirit by making an impact each and every day.
What makes this a great opportunity?
Our Global Supply Chain Summer Interns are given the opportunity for hands-on experience within the Spirits industry. Our interns don’t just watch- they own their work and projects and achieve real results that are shared with our senior leaders. Our summer interns are part of the family- you will be mentored and led by industry experts and given opportunities for growth and development that will strengthen not only your resume, but your application of skills from the classroom to the industry. We create endless opportunities to Unleash Your Spirit every day in a culture that is charged, creative, challenging and fun. Internships are paid, 40 hours per week, and based out of our Kentucky locations (Frankfort, Clermont, or Loretto, KY). Come join us for an unforgettable summer!
The Operational Excellence Intern will have the opportunity to work with the global operational excellence team to analyze current capability and training gaps in the different Operating Units from SGS and design enhanced materials to ensure efficiency and accelerate our people’s development.
Role Responsibilities
• Supporting Operational Excellence team to monitor site routine/ways of working implementation across multiple sites in KY (30%).
• Assist in designing training spaces and materials (Global Standards) to enhance Gemba capaility and achieve a world-class organization (50%).
• Support ongoing efforts in digital transformation, using tools like SharePoint, Power BI, Power Automate, AI Agents, etc. (20%).
Qualifications
• Interns must be 21 by the start of the internship in June 2026.
• Interns must be pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering from an accredited university and are preferably a rising senior or enrolled in a graduate program
• Ability to perform tasks independently and efficiently, paying close attention to detail and procedures
• Strong problem-solving & communication skills, working with others for input, clearly documenting work and results
• Self-starter, flexible, comfortable working in unstructured fast-paced environment, and able to manage multiple priorities effortlessly
• Team player with collaborative style and good listening skills. Culturally sensitive and proven ability to understand, and work well with others
• Other key skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Power Suite (BI, Automate, Apps), high analytical skills
• Must be authorized to work in the US
While relocation, immigration, and/or tax compliance support are not guaranteed, we may offer assistance to successful candidates depending on factors such as role requirements in accordance with company guidelines.
At Suntory Global Spirits, people are our number one priority, and we believe our people grow together in diverse and inclusive environments where their unique insights, experiences and backgrounds are valued and respected. Suntory Global Spirits is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, military veteran status and all other characteristics, attributes or choices protected by law. All recruitment and hiring decisions are based on an applicant’s skills and experience.
