2026 Summer Operations Intern - Undergraduate

Reynolds American is evolving into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World.

To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey. Tomorrow can’t wait, let’s shape it together!

Operations interns may be selected to work in any of these areas: manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, or quality improvement projects. The focus is on Lean transformation, automation, and material efficiency.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Lead root cause analysis and help resolve line downtime issues
• Benchmark vendors, suppliers, or Tier 2 procurement costs
• Contribute to process documentation and digital work instructions
• Partner with site managers, engineers, and procurement leads

What are we looking for? 

We’re looking for passionate, courageous and innovative students who are ready to take their ambitions global.

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree with completed coursework in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Data Analytics or equivalent majors
• Lean/Six Sigma tools, Excel, engineering drawing review
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Must be willing to work in Winston Salem, NC or Clarksville, TN
• Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship

WE ARE REYNOLDS AMERICAN—A member of the BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO GROUP

At Reynolds American, we are committed to our Purpose of creating A Better Tomorrow. This is what drives our people and our passion for innovation. See what is possible for you at REYNOLDS AMERICAN.

• Global Top Employer with 53,000 British American Tobacco employees across more than 180 markets
• Great Place to Work Certified
• Brands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countries
• Newly established Tech Hubs building world-class capabilities for innovation in four strategic locations
• Diversity leader in the Financial Times and International Women’s Day Best Practice winner
• Seal Award winner – one of 50 most sustainable companies

BELONGING, ACHIEVING, TOGETHER

Have you been on a career break for 18 months or longer? Are you ready to return to your career? If your answers to these questions is yes, we would love to hear from you. Regardless of why you took a break, we value you for all the skills you can bring to the workforce. Reignite your career, work flexibly, be part of a dynamic team and upskill yourself with on-the-job training and development support.

Collaboration, diversity and teamwork underpin everything we do here at Reynolds American. We know that collaborating with colleagues from different backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals. Come bring your difference!

SALARY AND BENEFITS OVERVIEW

Wage Information

Hourly Rate: Undergraduate Rate: $21.00 per hour

Benefit Information

• Leadership training opportunities
• Roundtable Networking Events with senior leadership
• Engagement Events with fellow interns
• Generous salary
• Housing stipends provided. 
• On-Site Health Fitness Centers at corporate, research and manufacturing locations
• Participation in Reynolds American’s award-winning 401(k) retirement savings plan including company contributions.
• Confidential personal financial counselling service at no cost to you

Our organization offers a level of challenge, responsibility, and creativity for motivated employees who want to grow their careers. We are also committed to employing a diverse workforce and valuing different perspectives, experiences, and talents to improve the company's potential for optimally achieving its business objectives!

Reynolds American Inc. and its affiliated companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law. Only applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact us directly via email atWPPGeneral@rjrt.com.