Human Resources Intern
About the job
- A sophomore or junior standing in school with requisite educational experience in Human Resources, Organizational Management, Psychology, or another relevant field.
- A GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- A well-rounded skill set including time-management, communication, and teamwork skills; attention to detail; knowledge of standard business practices; professionalism in an HR environment; and a passion for HR and serving the employee population.
- A strong interest in a Manufacturing HR career.
- Work with Human Resources teams to assist in manufacturing hiring, onboarding, talent management, talent development, workforce planning, retention, and engagement processes.
- Work directly with plant leadership and HR to attract, retain, and/or engage talent in alignment with the business strategy.
- Support recruiting activities for technical and hourly employees, including sourcing, screening, and interviewing.
- Support local site operations, including coordinating community relations or employee appreciation events, donations and giveaways, visitor coordination, plant uniforms, and communications.
- Identify and drive efficiencies in HR support by streamlining manual processes.
- Lead, participate in, and/or support projects and ensure timely completion of assigned responsibilities within established constraints.
- Collaborate with diverse teams to support and deliver business needs.
About the company
Smucker makes and sells everyday food brands that families trust, from jams and jellies to a broad lineup of pantry staples. Its products work by meeting common cooking and eating needs, with items like fruit spreads, peanut butter, shortening, and baking mixes that are sold through grocery stores and other retailers. The company differentiates itself with a long history and a diversified portfolio formed through strategic acquisitions, giving it well-known brands and wide market reach. Its goal is to grow by expanding its product range, preserving brand trust, and increasing household share through better availability and convenience for consumers.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Orrville, Ohio
Founded
1897
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- August 26, 2026 guidance raised fiscal 2027 EPS to $10.50-$11.00.
- Uncrustables grew double digits in Q1, and management lifted full-year sales expectations.
- Café Bustelo net sales rose 23% in Q1, proving premium coffee traction.
What critics are saying
- Sweet Baked Snacks sales fell 7% in Q1, leaving Hostess stabilization unfinished.
- Management still expects fiscal 2027 sales to decline 1%-2%, despite strong profit.
- Coffee profits depend on pricing; June 2026 tariff refunds faded, exposing commodity and freight inflation.
What makes J.M. Smucker unique
- Uncrustables, Café Bustelo, Hostess, and Jif diversify demand across breakfast, coffee, and snacks.
- August 26, 2026 results showed 760-basis-point gross margin expansion and 71% EPS growth.
- September 2026 seasonal launches and licensed crumb pies keep brands culturally present.
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Campbell's slashed its dividend 36% to $0.25 per share after fiscal 2026 adjusted earnings per share collapsed to $2.17, down from $2.91. The cut followed a 37% drop in operating income to $852 million and a 6% decline in organic snacks sales. J.M. Smucker, by contrast, raised its quarterly dividend to $1.12 and guided full-year adjusted EPS to $10.50 to $11.00. First-quarter adjusted EPS hit $3.24, beating estimates, with revenue up 5% to $2.22 billion. However, Smucker faces similar pressures. Sweet Baked Snacks fell 7% and a $961.7 million Hostess impairment wiped out GAAP earnings. Despite this, operating cash flow swung to $425.7 million from negative territory. Analysts rate Smucker with eight strong buys and a $141 target, whilst Campbell's carries four strong sells and a $21 target. Year-to-date, Smucker is up 27% whilst Campbell's is down 27%.
Easy as pie: J.M. Smucker and Golden West partner on fruit Crumb Pies. September 25, 2026 By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter A new line of Smucker's Crumb Pies is giving consumers some easy and delicious dessert options, in a partnership with licensee Golden West Food Group. The J.M. Smucker Co. and Golden West have jointly launched an all-new line of ready-to-bake fruit crumb pies that combine convenience with that unbeatable fresh-out-of-the-oven taste of a newly baked pie. The licensing partnership was brokered by Brand Central, a global top 10 licensing agency representing The J.M. Smucker Co. Partner Golden West, based in Vernon, California, is a top licensee in the food and beverage industry. The company produces a wide variety of high-quality food products, ranging from raw to fully cooked and from fresh to frozen. Known for its history of innovation in the industry, GWFG is a trusted licensee that partners with renowned brands and celebrities such as Jack Daniel's BBQ, Kellogg's, Disney, Gordon Ramsay, Guy Fieri, General Mills, and more. Launching in four classic flavors - Apple, Mixed Berry, Cherry, and Peach - the new Smucker's Crumb Pies combine real fruit fillings, golden crumb toppings, and classic crusts to create a warm, freshly baked dessert made for sharing. There's no thawing required, so pies go straight from the freezer to the oven, making it easy to bring a little more sweetness to family dinners, celebrations, holidays, and everyday moments. The new lineup includes: * Smucker's Apple Crumb Pie: Made with real apple slices and warm spices, topped with a golden, buttery crumb topping and paired with a flaky crust. * Smucker's Mixed Berry Crumb Pie: A flavorful combination of five real berries - blackberries, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and cranberries - that balances sweet and slightly tart berry flavor in every bite. * Smucker's Cherry Crumb Pie: Made with real sweetened cherries for bold, bright fruit flavor and a delicious balance of sweet and tart, finished with a buttery crumb topping and classic crust. * Smucker's Peach Crumb Pie: Made with real peaches for full, sweet peach flavor with a bright finish, topped with a golden crumb topping and classic crust. Each 30-ounce Smucker's Crumb Pie is made with real fruit filling, features a golden crumb topping**,** and classic crust, and provides seven generous servings. The pies contain no artificial dyes or high-fructose corn syrup. The partners say Smucker's Crumb Pies will begin rolling out at select retailers in October 2026, with additional retail distribution anticipated as the line expands, including Food Lion and Hannaford. Availability and assortment will vary by retailer and location. Brand Central says consumers can look forward to more sweet choices in the coming months, as a second line called Smucker's Hand Pies is expected to launch early next year, offering another convenient way for consumers to enjoy the familiar fruit flavors from The J.M. Smucker Co.
The J.M. Smucker Company enters fiscal 2027 with stronger earnings expectations, driven by double-digit growth in Uncrustables and Cafe Bustelo. The current fiscal-year EPS estimate has risen 7.2% in the past four weeks. Uncrustables delivered 12% total-company net sales growth in the first quarter, whilst Cafe Bustelo increased net sales 23%. Adjusted gross margin improved 760 basis points in the first quarter. However, the company expects fiscal 2027 net sales to decline 1%-2%. Sweet Baked Snacks sales fell 7% in the first quarter, and Pet Foods sales rose just 1%. SJM trades at 11.4 times forward 12-month earnings, below its industry average of 14.2 times. The stock currently carries a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold).
J.M. Smucker reported Q2 revenues of $2.22 billion, up 5% year on year and exceeding analysts' expectations by 4.3%. The packaged foods company, known for fruit jams, peanut butter, coffee, and pet food, beat analysts' EPS and EBITDA estimates. Chief executive officer Mark Smucker said the results "exceeded our expectations for both net sales and adjusted earnings per share, demonstrating continued momentum across the company." Despite the strong performance, Smucker's shares fell 3.2% following the earnings announcement and currently trade at $121.43. The broader shelf-stable food sector struggled in Q2, with the 17 tracked stocks averaging an 8.5% decline since their latest earnings results.
BG Products adds 300,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Kansas. More office and warehouse space will help keep up with BG Products' growth. Sept. 1, 2026 BG Products has acquired the Vornado Air facility in Andover, Kan, adding approximately 300,000 square feet of office and warehouse space to its operations. The company, which provides automotive maintenance solutions, did not disclose an investment amount or the number of new jobs associated with the acquisition. BG Products said additional space is needed to accommodate growing demand on its Wichita, El Dorado and Derby, Kan., facilities. The company did not provide details on what products will be manufactured at the Andover facility, production rates or specific technologies that will be implemented there. The acquisition follows several previous expansions by BG Products in Kansas. In 2023, the company completed a 51,000-square-foot expansion at its Derby campus. The new space was used for the BG Automation division, which offers automation and robotics, machining and assembly, and custom signage and promotional products. "The demand on BG's Wichita, El Dorado, and Derby facilities has grown rapidly the last five to 10 years, and more space is needed," said Ron Garcia, executive vice president and COO of BG Products. Manufacturers investing in Kansas. J.M. Smucker Co. announces $20.5 million Topeka plant expansion The food and snacks giant said it would spend $17.8 million to expand its Topeka pet food factory. Merck Animal Health invests $895M to expand manufacturing facility in Kansas The facility will support large molecule vaccine production and create more than 200 new jobs. This piece was created with the help of generative AI tools and edited by our content team for clarity and accuracy. Plant Services Smart Minute is a content based enewsletter where readers will find exclusive content, relevant industry news, useful case studies, access to Plant Services on-demand webcasts, and information on upcoming professional events and training opportunities. (Daily) Subscribe Today!