2025 Summer Intern Undergraduate - Processing Operations
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Start Something Beautiful with an internship at Mary Kay!
Our Internship Program offers undergraduate and graduate students a hands-on and learning-intensive opportunity to gain relevant work experience at the #1 Direct Selling brand of Skin Care and Color Cosmetics in the World. Mary Kay interns participate in activities that introduce them to our people centered culture, our products, and the Independent Sales Force.
Mary Kay has a technologically advanced manufacturing facility in Lewisville, TX. We manufacture skincare and cosmetics in a high-volume environment with a focus on uncompromising quality, maximum operational efficiency, and responsiveness to changes in customer needs and consumer desires. Our highly accomplished team includes engineers, mechanics, operational leads, buyers, inspectors and other manufacturing disciplines.
The Processing Operations Intern Will Work on The Following:
- Design, Testing, and Implementation of Tank Farm Addition for TEAls:
- Lead the design, testing, and implementation planning for the addition of TEAls tank farm to 4T vessels.
- Focus on reducing weighing time, minimizing chemical exposure, and streamlining the addition process.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the project enhances safety and accelerates cycle time.
- Safety and Process Optimization:
- Work closely with safety teams to ensure the new design meets safety standards and mitigates operational risks.
- Ensure the project’s goals of improving safety protocols and optimizing cycle time are met.
- Development of Standardized Hose Testing Procedure:
- Develop and implement a standardized procedure for testing hoses used in operations.
- Ensure the procedure complies with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
- Collaboration with EHS on Best Practices:
- Partner with the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) team to develop and establish best practices for handling flammables and combustibles in operations.
- Ensure that safety protocols align with industry standards and minimize risks in operational environments.
- Ongoing Process Improvement:
- Continuously evaluate and recommend improvements to processes and systems to enhance efficiency, safety, and environmental compliance.
- Support project tracking, ensuring milestones are met within timeline and budget constraints.
- Stakeholder Communication:
- Maintain clear communication with key stakeholders, including operations, engineering, and safety teams, to align on project scope, timelines, and expectations.
- Provide regular updates on project progress, challenges, and outcomes.
- Compliance and Documentation:
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory and safety standards throughout project development and implementation.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of procedures, designs, and testing results for future reference and audits.
*Other tasks and responsibility may be assigned based on current business needs at the time of the internship*
** To save time applying, Mary Kay Inc. does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or other work authorization for this position at this time
The Value You Bring:
Strong intern candidates will have:
- Great communication and presentation skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- OSHA 30
- Familiarity with SDS and chemical handling
- Prior experience in a safety focus environment
- Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
- Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office Suite
· Must still be currently pursuing undergraduate or master’s degree
· To be eligible you must be currently enrolled as a full-time student (undergraduate) or part time (graduate) as defined by your university at the time of application.
· Minimum junior status. Rising seniors preferred.
· Preferred Degrees: Chemical Engineering
Summer Program Details:
- The Mary Kay 2024 Summer Intern Program is a 10-week internship from June 4th- August 15th
· All our internships are paid, starting at $20/ hour
· Our internships are Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week, and require you to be in the office 4-5 days per week
· Our internships are located at our Global Headquarters in Addison, TX or Manufacturing/ R&D Facility in Lewisville, TX
· Interns will receive any required equipment, such as a laptop
· Mary Kay Inc does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for full time employment at this time
Intern Benefits:
· Product discount
· Paid holidays
· Free onsite gym
· Access to free health clinic
· Eligible to participate in 401K
What to Expect from the Application Process:
· We encourage you to apply as soon as possible since we review applications and fill 2025 summer internship roles on a rolling basis.
· If selected to move forward, our recruiter will reach out to schedule a phone interview with you. Our entire interview process is virtual.
Why Mary Kay:
Mary Kay is celebrating 60 years as one of the most enduring, successful direct sellers of personal beauty products in the world. We’re a company committed to enriching the lives of women and families. We employ some 5,000 people in corporate positions around the world, with many located in the Dallas area. Our corporate careers offer unlimited opportunities to do something beautiful for people around the globe – and within our own company.
Mary Kay also supports many charitable and human development activities such as cancer research, domestic violence and educational programs, all which reflect the values of Mary Kay Ash, the Company's founder. Cancer research, domestic violence and educational programs are just some of the causes to which we lend assistance.
- Shift: First
- Work Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm
- Regular Workdays: 5 - Mon-Fri
- Job Grade: **
