June 15, 2021
Post Consumer Brands welcomes 2021 interns and Operations Leadership Development Program associates
Meet the newest Post® Cereals team members
At Post Consumer Brands, we’re always looking for talented people who are hungry for their next challenge. An essential part of finding the best talent is our early career programs, including our internship and Operations Leadership Development programs.
The Post Consumer Brands’ internship program gives students who are interested in growing their skills practical experience at a consumer-packaged goods organization and solving real-world business problems. Last year, Post converted more than 75% of interns to full-time employees. Due to the continued success of the program, Post Consumer Brands is growing the number of interns this summer by almost 25%.
In addition to internships, Post Consumer Brands’ plants manage an Operations Leadership Development program that trains early-career team members for future leadership positions.
“The Operations Leadership Development Program is an important part of continuing operational excellence at Post Consumer Brands, said Dave Freese, VP of Operations Strategy at Post. “It’s exciting to work with talented folks and assist them in getting started with their career.”
Below, meet our new Operations Leadership Development Program members and the 2021 summer interns who are working across Post at our plant, sales and corporate locations in Minnesota, Michigan, Utah, Arkansas and Ohio.
2021 Operations Leadership Development Program Associates Battle Creek, Mich. & Tremonton, Utah
Madison Best, Operations Leadership Development Program Associate
University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
BioProducts & Biosystems Engineering, May 2021
Favorite Post Product: Honey Bunches of Oats® cereal
Why they chose to work at Post: I wanted to find a company with a supportive work environment where I could apply my sustainable manufacturing background.
Natalie Olive, Operations Leadership Development Program Associate
University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
Industrial & Systems Engineering, May 2021
Favorite Post Product: Honey Bunches of Oats® cereal
Why they chose to work at Post: I am intrigued by the food manufacturing industry, and I have heard great things about the size and company culture of Post. Also, it seems like such an awesome experience to be working for a company whose products you have in your own house!
Northfield, Minn. Campbell Mill Interns
Kaelin Blair, Reliability Engineering Intern
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology
Mechanical Engineering, May 2022
Favorite Post Product: Honeycomb® cereal
Why they chose to work at Post: I was looking to further my experiences at Post and gain more real-world knowledge in the industry.
Kate Giese, Operations Engineering Intern
University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
Industrial & Systems Engineering, May 2022
Favorite Post Product: Honey Bunches of Oats® with Strawberries cereal
Why they chose to work at Post: I’m excited to start my career off with a company that facilitates so much opportunity for growth. I’m looking forward to bettering my technical skills, along with my knowledge in the food industry.
Blake Krebill, Operations Engineering Intern
University of St. Thomas
Mechanical Engineering, May 2022
Favorite Post Product: Oreo O’s™ cereal
Why they chose to work at Post: I believe in doing my part to help my community. What drew me to Post is knowing that we have a charitable giving program to do our part.
Beth Stevermer, Quality Food Science Intern
Iowa State University
Food Science, May 2022
Favorite Post Product: Fruity PEBBLES™ cereal
Why they chose to work at Post: The company atmosphere is a great fit for me, and I wanted to expand my experiences within the food industry.
Sam Motzko, Continuous Improvement Engineering Intern
University of MN – Duluth
Chemical Engineering, May 2022
Favorite Post Product: Malt-O-Meal® Mini Spooners® cereal
Why they chose to work at Post: Continuous Improvement looked super interesting and I wanted to work inside the building I grew up driving by!
Battle Creek, Mich. Plant Interns
Sarah Bular, Operations Supervisor Intern
Western Michigan University
Manufacturing Engineering Technology, December 2021
Favorite Post Product: Honey Bunches of Oats® with Almonds cereal
Why they chose to work at Post: The sense of pride in the work put into feeding the people, and the community feeling of the company.
Michelle Ampuero, Operations Engineer Intern
University of Northern Iowa
Manufacturing Engineering, December 2021
Favorite Post Product: Fruity PEBBLES™ cereal
Why they chose to work at Post: Manufacturing is amazing. Every day at work is like an episode of “How It’s Made.”
Tremonton, Utah Plant Interns
Sam Clarke, Food Science Engineering Intern
Brigham Young University
Food Science, May 2022
Favorite Post Product: Honey Bunches of Oats® cereal
Why they chose to work at Post: I love cereal! I also want to work for a company who has created a fun and friendly work environment and takes care of their employees. Post does this and more!
Jonesboro, Ark. Plant Intern
Hannah Liu, Food Science Engineering Intern
Ohio State University
Chemical Engineering, May 2022
Favorite Post Product: Honey Bunches of Oats® with Almonds cereal
Why they chose to work at Post: The company’s mission aligns with my personal & professional goals, and after interviewing it seemed like a great fit. Also, I love cereal!
Sales Office Interns
Emily Uvaney, Walmart Sales Intern (Bentonville, Ark.)
University of Arkansas
International Business Marketing, May 2022
Favorite Post Product: Honey Bunches of Oats® cereal
Why they chose to work at Post: I had an overall amazing experience at Post during my first internship in summer ’20 and just had to come back! PCB is a great company run by great people with great values!
Elizabeth Beckmann, Kroger Sales Intern (Cincinnati, Ohio)
University of Cincinnati
Marketing/Business Analytics & Business Law, December 2021
Favorite Post Product: Honey Bunches of Oats® cereal
Why they chose to work at Post: I chose to intern at Post because of the superb company culture & core values they offer. In addition, I was excited for the opportunity to blend my marketing and business analytics skills in this role.
Lakeville, Minn. Corporate Office
Meriam Carroll, Product R&D Intern
University of Minnesota – Duluth
Chemical Engineering, May 2022
Favorite Post Product: Honey Bunches of Oats® cereal
Why they chose to work at Post: The community of people seemed incredibly inviting and friendly and I have always thought that there isn’t anything cooler than food science!
Dan Deis, Packaging R&D Intern
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Packaging, December 2021
Favorite Post Product: Fruity PEBBLES™ cereal
Why they chose to work at Post: Great opportunity to gain experience in the field of packaging.
Sam Poncelet, IT Networking and Infrastructure Intern
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Computer Networking and Information Technology, December 2021
Favorite Post Product: All of them!
Why they chose to work at Post: I love cereal. Plus, I have heard and seen how well this company treats their employees and interns in the past, so I wanted in!
Brandon Nordell, Business Analytics and Reporting Intern
Bethel University
Computer Science, May 2022
Favorite Post Product: Fruity PEBBLES™ cereal
Why they chose to work at Post: Aside from being a Minnesota-based company, it is well known around the country, but is not a large corporation where you only know the other members of your team.
Josh Elstad, Finance Intern
Saint John’s University
Economics & Finance, May 2022
Favorite Post Product: Fruity PEBBLES™ cereal
Why they chose to work at Post: Seemed like a cool opportunity and it’s close to home.
Claire Requet, E-Commerce Marketing and Sales Intern
Butler University
Marketing and Entrepreneurship & Innovation, May 2022
Favorite Post Product: Honeycomb® cereal
Why they chose to work at Post: I chose to join Post due to the innovative characteristics of the company and the opportunities for growth. Post is a company that strives to create new ways to engage customers and employees, and that was key factor for me in my decision.
Kat Van Hulle, Brand Marketing Intern
University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
Marketing, December 2021
Favorite Post Product: Honey Bunches of Oats® cereal and CoCo Wheats®
Why they chose to work at Post: I can’t wait to be involved in the marketing of so many brands that consumers really love and value.
Natasha Schaffer, Sales Effectiveness Communications Intern
University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
Marketing and Strategic Communications, December 2021
Favorite Post Product: Post Dunkin’™ cereal
Why they chose to work at Post: The innovative products and friendly culture.
Allen Shofman, Supply Chain Intern
University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
Supply Chain and Marketing, December 2021
Favorite Post Product: Oreo O’s® cereal
Why they chose to work at Post: I chose to intern at Post because I visited Post during a school project and really enjoyed the company culture and everyone I’ve spoken to.
Nathan Peschke, Supply Chain Intern
University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
Supply Chain Operations, May 2022
Favorite Post Product: Cocoa PEBBLES™ cereal
Why they chose to work at Post: I am encouraged by the ability Post has to offer healthy, affordable meals across the entire country.
